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Contorted vs Writhen - What's the difference?

contorted | writhen |

As verbs the difference between contorted and writhen

is that contorted is past tense of contort while writhen is past participle of lang=en.

As an adjective writhen is

twisted, contorted.

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

    writhen

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (archaic)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Twisted, contorted.
  • Made or shaped by intertwining; plaited.
    • English irregular past participles