As verbs the difference between twisted and mangled
is that twisted is (twist) while mangled is (mangle).
As adjectives the difference between twisted and mangled
is that twisted is contorted while mangled is mutilated, twisted, or disfigured.
twisted
English
Verb
(head)
(twist)
Adjective
(head)
contorted
wound spirally
Mentally disturbed or unsound.
mangled
English
Verb
(head)
(mangle)