Contortion and Flexure

Contortion

Contortion noun - The twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition.
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Synonyms for Contortion

Flexure and contortion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flexure" instead a noun "Contortion".

Nearby Words: contort, contorted, contortionist, contorting

Flexure

Flexure noun - The state of being flexed (as of a joint).
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Synonyms for Flexure

Contortion and flexure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contortion" instead a noun "Flexure".

Nearby Words: flex, flexed, flexion, flexor
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