Pronunciation: [twˈɪstɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "twisting" is spelled with a /t/ sound followed by a /w/ sound, then an /ɪ/ sound, followed by a nasal /ŋ/ sound, and ending with a /ɪstɪŋ/ sound. The IPA transcription of "twisting" is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/. This word is a present participle of the verb "twist" and refers to the action of turning or contorting something. Proper spelling of words, including "twisting", is important for effective communication in all areas of life.
Twisting, as a verb, refers to the act of turning or rotating something forcefully or with a spiraling motion. It often involves causing an object, material, or body part to move in a circular or helical shape, resulting in a change in its orientation or position. Twisting can be a deliberate action performed by humans, such as when turning a doorknob or twisting a lid off a jar. It can also occur naturally, like when a plant's stem or a tree branch winds or spirals.
In a broader sense, "twisting" can also refer to the act of contorting or distorting something physically or figuratively. For instance, a person's face may twist in pain or discomfort, or a story's plot might take an unexpected twist. In these cases, twisting often implies a sudden change in direction or outcome, characterized by complexity, surprise, or a certain level of intricacy.
Additionally, the term "twisting" can describe the action of manipulating or distorting facts, words, or information with the intention to deceive, mislead, or alter the truth. This usage applies particularly in the context of communication, such as twisting someone's words in a misleading manner during a conversation or manipulating facts to fit a particular narrative or agenda. Such actions are often considered unethical or dishonest.
In life insurance, persuading a policyholder to drop existing insurance in one company and take out new insurance in another.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
• Forming convolutions; becoming contorted.
• Contortion.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "twisting" has its etymology rooted in the Old English word "twist" or "twistian", which as a verb meant "to twist, turn, or wind". This Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "twis-", which also meant "to turn" or "to wind". The Proto-Germanic word itself is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*twis-", which conveys the same "to turn, wind" meaning. Over time, the Old English verb "twist" transformed into "twisting" as its present participle form.
