twisted

/ˈtwɪsɾɪd/
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
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Other forms: twistedly

Definitions of twisted
  1. adjective
    having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
    “many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to reality”
    synonyms: distorted, misrepresented, perverted
    artful, disingenuous
    not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
Pronunciation
US
/ˈtwɪsɾɪd/
UK
/ˈtwɪstɪd/
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