convolute — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To make unnecessarily complex.

   Usage

   • Transitive

2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.

3. To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.

   Usage

   • Transitive

Adjective

1. Convoluted.

2. Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

   Usage

   • of a leaf

   Broader terms

   imbricate

Adjective

1. rolled longitudinally upon itself

   Synonyms

   convoluted

   Examples

   a convolute petal

Verb

1. curl, wind, or twist together

   Synonyms

   convolve

   Broader terms

   flexbenddeformtwistturn

2. practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

   Synonyms

   twisttwist aroundpervertsophisticate

   Broader terms

   denoterefer

   Examples

   Don't twist my words