contortions
verbHow many syllables in contortions?
There are 3 syllables in the word contortions.How to pronounce contortions:
Definition of contortions:
- contortions (verb):
- to twist in a violent manner
Synonyms for contortions:
bend
contortion
convolution
crookedness
deformation
deformations
deformities
deformity
distortion
distortions
gnarl
knot
torsion
tortuosity
tortuousness
twist
warp
Antonyms for contortions:
beauty
grins
smiles
smoothness
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