twist

verb

How many syllables in twist?

There is 1 syllable in the word twist.

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twist

How to pronounce twist:

Definition of twist:

twist (verb):: to unite by winding; to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).

Synonyms for twist:

bend

braid

construction

crook

device

eddy

gimmick

kink

plait

pull

spin

tress

tug

turn

turn of events

twirl

twisting

whirl

wind

winding

wrench

wrenching

Antonyms for twist:

attract

be still

beautify

explain

explicate

flatten

help

iron out

let go

make well

remain

rise

sit still

smooth

smoothen

stabilise

stabilize

stand

stay

steady

straighten

straighten out

strip

unbend

unbraid

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