SPINS Synonyms

• information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• the act of rotating rapidly

• turn in a twisting or spinning motion

• cause to spin

• cause a floating log to rotate by treading

• cause to spin

• praise somewhat dishonestly

• a formal association of people with similar interests

• decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold

• to wind or move in a spiral course

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector

• music composed for dancing a reel

• winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod

• a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound

• a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

• an American country dance which starts with the couples facing each other in two lines

• walk as if unable to control one's movements

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• wind onto or off a reel

• coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

• cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

• loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse

• rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

• 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)

• 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

• the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

• the act of rotating rapidly

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score

• wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces

• a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects

• cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error

• cover with whitewash

• exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data

• put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

• make something appear superficially attractive

• put a caparison on

• dress in a costume

• dress in a certain manner

• revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

• prolong or extend