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tort

twist

Related forms: tort · 18 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes
18 words

to reply to an accusation or criticism in a quick, clever, or angry way

re+tort

Shared component: tort · twist

To change the shape, sound, or appearance of something so that it is strange or unclear.

dis+tort

Shared component: tort · twist

To obtain something, especially money, from someone by using force or threats.

ex+tort

Shared component: tort · twist

to twist or bend something violently into an unnatural shape

con+tort

Shared component: tort · twist

The act of causing someone severe physical pain, especially as a punishment or to force them to do or say something.

tort+ure

Shared component: tort · twist

twisted or bent out of its normal shape

con+tort+ed

Shared component: tort · twist

pulled or twisted out of its usual shape

dis+tort+ed

Shared component: tort · twist

The crime of getting money or information from someone by using force or threats.

ex+tort+ion

Shared component: tort · twist

The act of twisting or bending something into an unnatural shape.

con+tort+ion

Shared component: tort · twist

Pulling or twisting something out of its usual shape.

dis+tort+ing

Shared component: tort · twist

The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.

dis+tort+ion

Shared component: tort · twist

not altered, misrepresented, or distorted; remaining accurate or true to the original.

un+dis+tort+ed

Shared component: tort · twist

torturousExtended relation

Involving great suffering or difficulty; extremely painful or unpleasant.

tortur+ous

Extended relation: tort · twist

tortExtended relation

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

Extended relation: tort · twist

tortillaExtended relation

A thin, flat, round bread made from corn or wheat flour, originally from Mexico.

Extended relation: tort · twist

torturedExtended relation

suffering severe physical or mental pain

tort+ure+ed

Extended relation: tort · twist

torturerExtended relation

a person who inflicts severe physical or mental pain on someone, especially as a punishment or to force them to do or say something.

tort+ure+er

Extended relation: tort · twist

torturingExtended relation

Causing extreme physical pain or mental suffering.

tort+ur+ing

Extended relation: tort · twist