CONVOLUTE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word convolute. (close relations)
convoluted
Best Alternative Words for CONVOLUTE
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| twist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unforeseen development • an interpretation of a text or action • any clever maneuver • the act of rotating rapidly • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight • a circular segment of a curve • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • a jerky pulling movement • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s • the act of winding or twisting • turning or twisting around (in place) verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • turn in the opposite direction • form into a spiral shape • form into twists • extend in curves and turns • do the twist • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • twist suddenly so as to sprain | ||||||||
| complicate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more complicated • make more complex, intricate, or richer | ||||||||
| confuse | verbv | |||||||
verb • mistake one thing for another • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • cause to feel embarrassment • assemble without order or sense • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred | ||||||||
| elaborate | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by complexity and richness of detail • developed or executed with care and in minute detail verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing • produce from basic elements or sources; change into a more developed product • make more complex, intricate, or richer • work out in detail | ||||||||
| entangle | verbv | |||||||
verb • entrap • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
| intricate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate | ||||||||
| muddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • informal terms for a difficult situation verb • make into a puddle • mix up or confuse | ||||||||
| perplex | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • make more complicated | ||||||||
| puzzle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution • a game that tests your ingenuity verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide | ||||||||
| tangle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven • something jumbled or confused verb • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • tangle or complicate • disarrange or rumple; dishevel • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
| convoluted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • rolled longitudinally upon itself • highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious | ||||||||
| convolve | verbv | |||||||
verb • curl, wind, or twist together | ||||||||
| pervert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
| sophisticate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a worldly-wise person verb • make less natural or innocent • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive • alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive • make more complex or refined | ||||||||
| twist around | verbv | |||||||
verb • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive | ||||||||
