Bow and Contort

Bow

Bow verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

Contort and bow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contort" instead a verb "Bow".

Nearby Words: bowed, bowing, bowline

Contort

Contort verb - To twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition.
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Synonyms for Contort

Bow and contort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bow" instead a verb "Contort".

Nearby Words: contortion, contorting

Common collocations

face bow face contort face
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