distorcere

Definitions of distorcere
  1. verb
    alter the shape of (something) by stress
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    type of:
    dare forma, fare, formare
    give shape or form to
  2. verb
    form into a spiral shape
    synonyms: scomparire, sfigurare
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    scomparire, sfigurare
    twist and press out of shape
    aggrovigliare, avviluppare, complicare, ingarbugliare, intrecciare, intricare, inviluppare
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
    avvitarsi
    work natural fibers into a thread
    intessere, intrecciare
    interlace by or as if by weaving
    intrecciare
    form or weave into a braid or braids
    complicare, intricare
    tangle or complicate
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