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English adjective: convolute | |||
| 1. | convolute rolled longitudinally upon itself | ||
| Samples | A convolute petal. | ||
| Synonyms | convoluted | ||
| Similar | coiled | ||
| Domain category | botany, phytology | ||
| Antonyms | uncoiled, straight | ||
English verb: convolute | |||
| 1. | convolute (contact) curl, wind, or twist together | ||
| Synonyms | convolve | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bend, deform, flex, turn, twist | ||
| 2. | convolute (communication) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive | ||
| Samples | Don't twist my words. | ||
| Synonyms | pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | denote, refer | ||
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