twisting
twist-ing
verb
Turning or rotating something forcefully, often into a spiral or distorted form.
"She was twisting her hair nervously."
adjective
Having many turns, bends, or curves; winding or convoluted.
"We drove along the twisting country lanes."
noun
The action of turning, winding, or distorting something; a contortion.
"The twisting of the story confused everyone."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: distortion, overrefinement, straining, torture, twirl, twist, whirl, spin, voluminous, twisty, tortuous, crooked