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Definition
twist or bend to an unnatural shape — something such as the human body, a facial expression, or the truth
- Her face went an ugly green, freckles suddenly standing out across her nose and her contorted mouth was like Gerald's in a killing rage.4.34 (86% in)
- I hope I'll be like one of the darkies too," said Melanie, mustering a smile which suddenly disappeared as pain contorted her face.3.21 (17% in)
- Great God!" thundered the doctor and his face was suddenly contorted with hate and rage, a rage not directed at her or at anyone except a world wherein such things could happen.3.21 (73% in)
- His watermelon-pink tongue lapped out, his whole body wiggled and his joyful contortions were as ludicrous as the gambolings of a mastiff.4.44 (20% in)
There are no more uses of "contort" in Gone with the Wind.
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