CONVOLUTES Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word convolutes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONVOLUTES
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bewilders | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||||
complicates | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more complicated • make more complex, intricate, or richer | ||||||||
confuses | 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 | ||||||||
entangles | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • entrap • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
jumbles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas verb • be all mixed up or jumbled together • assemble without order or sense • bring into random order | ||||||||
muddles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • informal terms for a difficult situation verb • make into a puddle • mix up or confuse | ||||||||
perplexes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • make more complicated | ||||||||
snarls | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vicious angry growl • an angry vicious expression • something jumbled or confused verb • utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone • make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass • make more complicated or confused through entanglements | ||||||||
tangles | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
twist around | verbv | |||||||
verb • practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive |