No. 15,490 in German
verzieht
"Verzieht" means "distorts" or "warps" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Das Kind verzieht das Gesicht vor Schmerz.
The child contorts their face in pain.
Here, 'verzieht' means 'contorts' or 'twists', referring to the facial expression.
Er verzieht sich in sein Zimmer, um allein zu sein.
He retreats to his room to be alone.
In this sentence, 'verzieht' means 'withdraws' or 'retreats', implying someone moves away for privacy or solitude.
Der Maler verzieht die Farben sanft miteinander.
The painter softly blends the colors together.
Here, 'verzieht' is used metaphorically to mean 'blends' or 'modifies', referring to artistic expression.
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