What is another word for contortion?
Pronunciation: [kəntˈɔːʃən] (IPA) 
Contortion is a term that refers to the act of twisting, bending, or distorting the body into unnatural positions. It is often associated with circus performers and acrobats who exhibit remarkable flexibility and agility. Some synonyms for contortion include contortionism, twisting, writhing, convolutions, distortions, knots, and gnarl. These words describe various ways in which the body can be distorted or twisted out of its natural shape. Contortionism is a word that specifically refers to the art of contorting one's body, while twisting and writhing are more general terms that imply movement or motion in unusual ways. Convolution and distortions describe the shape or form of the body, while knots and gnarl imply twisting or bending into tight, tangled shapes.
