twistification

[twist-uh-fi-key-shuhn]

twistification Definition

• 1. the act of twisting or distorting something, especially a word or phrase
• 2. a perplexing or confusing situation

Using twistification: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twistification" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The politician's twistification of the facts was quickly exposed by the media.

• Example

  The instructions were written with such twistification that I couldn't understand them.

• Example

  The company's financial report was full of twistifications to make their profits seem higher than they actually were.

twistification Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twistification

• distortion
• misrepresentation
• confusion
• perplexity

Phrases with twistification

• in a twist

  in a state of agitation or emotional turmoil

  Example

  She was all in a twist about the upcoming exam.

• twist someone's arm

  to persuade or pressure someone to do something they may not want to do

  Example

  I had to twist his arm to get him to come to the party.

• twist and turn

  to move in a winding or turning way

  Example

  The road twisted and turned through the mountains.

Origins of twistification

from twist + -ify + -ation

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Summary: twistification in Brief

'Twistification' [twist-uh-fi-key-shuhn] is a noun that refers to the act of twisting or distorting something, especially a word or phrase, or a perplexing or confusing situation. It is often used to describe situations where the truth has been deliberately obscured or manipulated, as in 'The politician's twistification of the facts was quickly exposed by the media.' Other phrases like 'in a twist' and 'twist someone's arm' use 'twist' metaphorically to convey agitation or persuasion.