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torce-se

[TOR-se-se]
verb
twists oneself; wrings oneself; one twists
1. reflexive form of 'torcer' - to twist, turn, or wring one's body or a part of it
She twists herself in pain.
Ela torce-se de dor.
2. to contort one's body or limbs
The gymnast twists herself into impossible positions.
A ginasta torce-se em posições impossíveis.
3. to writhe or squirm
He writhes and twists in discomfort.
Ele torce-se desconfortavelmente.
Synonyms
contorce-seretorce-seenrosca-serevira-se
Antonyms
endireita-seestica-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torce-se
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
torce-se
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

torcer-se de dor (to writhe in pain)
torcer-se de rir (to twist oneself laughing)
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