Contorted and Tortuous

Contorted

Contorted adjective - Twisted (especially as in pain or struggle).
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Tortuous and contorted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tortuous" instead an adjective "Contorted".

Nearby Words: contortion, contorting

Tortuous

Tortuous adjective - Marked by a long series of irregular curves.

Contorted and tortuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contorted" instead an adjective "Tortuous".

Nearby Words: torturous, tort, tortuosity, tortuously
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