be contorted in agony

Frequency: 4.01.8 per million words

When your face or body twists into an unnatural shape because of pain.

Examples (10)

  • His face was contorted in agony as he tried to lift himself out of the chair.
  • The injured soldier's body was contorted in agony on the battlefield.
  • As the doctor reset the bone, the patient's face was contorted in agony.
  • If the venom spreads, his limbs will be contorted in agony.
  • His features were contorted in agony as he relived the traumatic memory.
  • The wounded animal's form was contorted in agony before the vet could help.
  • For hours, his face has been contorted in agony from the severe toothache.
  • Every muscle in his leg was contorted in agony after the cramp hit.
  • He fell to the ground, his expression contorted in agony from the sudden blow.
  • As the poison took effect, the victim's body became contorted in agony.