intort Meaning & Definition
What Does Intort Mean?
As a verb, intort means To twist in and out; to twine; to wreathe, wind, or wring. It is also used to mean To twist inwards.
Word Facts for Intort
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | contort and writhe |
| Antonyms | extort |
| Verb forms | intorts, intorting, intorted |
Intort Definition (Verb)
- To twist in and out; to twine; to wreathe, wind, or wring.
- To twist inwards.
Synonyms of Intort
Intort synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Intort
Word Forms & Grammar
intort (third-person singular simple present intorts, present participle intorting, simple past and past participle intorted)
Words That Rhyme With Intort
Origin of Intort
Latin intortus, past participle of intoquere (“to twist”) equivalent to in- (“in-”) + torquereto (“twist”).
Questions People Ask About Intort
What part of speech is intort?
Intort is a verb.
What is another word for intort?
You can replace intort with words such as contort and writhe. See the full list of intort synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of intort?
The opposite of intort is extort.
What is the past tense of intort?
The past tense of intort is intorted. The present participle is intorting.