Contorted and Oblique

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Contorted adjective - Twisted (especially as in pain or struggle).

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Oblique and contorted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oblique" instead an adjective "Contorted".

Nearby Words: contortion, contorting

Oblique adjective - Inclined or twisted to one side.

Usage example: gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye

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Contorted and oblique are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contorted" instead an adjective "Oblique".

Nearby Words: obliquity, obliquely

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