Contort and Compel

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

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

Nearby Words: contortion, contorting

Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Contort and compel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contort" instead a verb "Compel".

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

contort body

compel body

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