Twist and Zig

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Twist verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.

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Zig and twist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zig" instead a verb "Twist".

Nearby Words: twisted, twisting, twister, twisty

Zig verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.

Usage example: the fox zigged to the right, and the hounds followed

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Twist and zig are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Twist" instead a verb "Zig".

Zig-Zagged with Humongous the Hotshot in How to Twist a Dragon's Tale; he keeps trying to kill Hiccup while posing as his bodyguard but cannot overcome his hero instincts.

Source: Literature / How to Train Your Dragon
Worthless Treasure Twist: Subverted/zig-zagged: when the Band steals what they believe is Murrell's Treasure, it turns out to merely be just over $200 in bills and a rusty pewter coin; however, the coin turns out to be a clue to finding the real Murrell's Treasure, which is indeed real and valuable.

Source: Film / Band Of Robbers

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