contortion
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/kənˈtɔːrʃn/
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/kənˈtɔːʃn/
A contortion is a movement that bends or twists the body into strange or unnatural shapes.
The circus performer's contortion amazed everyone with his flexibility.
Contortion can also refer to a complex or difficult process of doing something.
Getting a refund from the company required a lot of contortion.