What does twisting mean?
Twisting means present participle and gerund of twist.
Twisting
/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of twist.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of twist
- (countable) gerund of twist
- (uncountable) The disreputable practice of selling unnecessary insurance to a customer in order to earn commission.
- Having many twists
Example Sentences
She was oblivious of all around her, and her facial twistings and scrunchings were droll.
Tracing Emerson’s famous twistings and turnings, Mr. Poirier argued that even when he seemed most complacent […] Emerson cannot be taken at face value.
Engineers decided not to use hydraulics, to ensure there was no twisting or buckling to the 80-tonne girder structure.
Twisting benefits an insurance agent while damaging the customer. The agent benefits because the commission earned on the sale of a new health insurance policy is substantially higher than that earned on the renewal of an existing policy.
The mountain road is even more twisting than the valley road.
Synonyms for twisting
Antonyms for twisting
Related Words
Word Forms
- twistings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for twisting?
Common synonyms include crooked, twist, tortuous, writhing.
What is the opposite of twisting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use twisting in a sentence?
She was oblivious of all around her, and her facial twistings and scrunchings were droll.
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