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contort

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  1. deform                
 
con.tort \k*n-'to.(*)rt\ \-'to.r-sh*n\ \-'to.rt-iv\ vb [L contortus, pp. of 
   contorque-re, fr. com- + torque]-re to twist : to twist in a violent manner 
    : to twist into a strained shape or expression  - con.tor.tion n