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Demented vs Twisted - What's the difference?

demented | twisted |

As adjectives the difference between demented and twisted

is that demented is insane or mentally ill while twisted is contorted.

As verbs the difference between demented and twisted

is that demented is past tense of dement while twisted is past tense of twist.

demented

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insane or mentally ill.
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  • Suffering from dementia.
  • Crazy; ridiculous.
    • a demented idea

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dement)

    • twisted

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (twist)

    • Adjective

    (head)
  • contorted
  • wound spirally
  • Mentally disturbed or unsound.