This is the 15490th most frequent German word.
verzieht
"Verzieht" means "distorts" or "warps" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'verzieht' means 'contorts' or 'twists', referring to the facial expression.
Das Kind verzieht das Gesicht vor Schmerz.
The child contorts their face in pain.
In this sentence, 'verzieht' means 'withdraws' or 'retreats', implying someone moves away for privacy or solitude.
Er verzieht sich in sein Zimmer, um allein zu sein.
He retreats to his room to be alone.
Here, 'verzieht' is used metaphorically to mean 'blends' or 'modifies', referring to artistic expression.