to become twisted or make sth twisted out of its natural or normal shape:
[V] His face contorted with anger. * [VN] Her mouth was contorted in a snarl. * A spasm of pain contorted his face.
contorted adjective:
contorted limbs / bodies * (figurative) It was a contorted version of the truth.
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