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Meanings of contorted in английском

Twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

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Twisted.

Usage of contorted in английском
1
The chancellor's contorted logic pervades his approach to energy and the environment.
The Guardian
2
His body shook and twitched; his face was contorted; his soul writhed.
In the Wilderness
3
The taut body slumped against the bed and the contorted features relaxed.
The Winds of Time
4
In the same moment she came towards him, her features grotesquely contorted.
Complete Books of Blood
5
Futilely the girl struck at the hate-contorted features so close to hers.
The Mad King
6
He saw the contorted shadow lift its arms, as if in supplication.
The Wolf’s Hour
7
She and Emily crouched down at Hanna's contorted body and started yelling.
Perfect
8
The man was gray with terror, his parchment-like skin seamed and contorted.
My Lady of Doubt
9
He dared not let her see the joy that contorted his features.
Black Jack
10
He contorted his long person that he might peer into the gloom.
The Phantom Herd
11
The Buddha-like face became suddenly contorted, and as suddenly grew placid again.
Dope
12
The boy shouted to a man contorted under a load of wood.
Aladdin O'Brien
13
He rose to his feet, turning a contorted face to the others.
The Mystery
14
The rest would be sleeping in contorted positions in the upstairs rooms.
No mercy
15
His black eyes opened widely and his face became contorted with agony.
The Green Eyes of Bâst
16
Her laughter faltered when she looked down at his pain contorted features.
Complete Books of Blood
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