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twist vs move

move vs twist

twist and move both are nouns.

twist and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twist Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of twist; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than twist:
  • twist: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
twist (noun) move (noun)
social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s the act of deciding to do something
any clever maneuver the act of changing your residence or place of business
the act of rotating rapidly (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
turning or twisting around (in place) a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of winding or twisting the act of changing location from one place to another
a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
an interpretation of a text or action
an unforeseen development
a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
a circular segment of a curve
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
twist (verb) move (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain be in a state of action
form into twists go or proceed from one point to another
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive progress by being changed
turn in the opposite direction propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
form into a spiral shape have a turn; make one's move in a game
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form give an incentive for action
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) arouse sympathy or compassion in
do the twist move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
extend in curves and turns cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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