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Contorted is a related term of fallacious.


As a verb contorted

is (contort).

As an adjective fallacious is

characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.

contorted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (contort)

  • contort

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To twist in a violent manner; as, features contorted with fury.
  • To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.
  • Synonyms

    * deform * detort * twist

    Derived terms

    * contortion * contortive English ergative verbs

    fallacious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.
  • Deceptive or misleading.
  • Usage notes

    * Nouns often used with "fallacious": argument, reasoning, etc.

    See also

    * wrong * incorrect * illogical * deceiving * deceitful * misleading * delusive * illusive * illusory * erroneous * faulty * specious