twisting

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the action of turning or bending something out of its natural shape.

n. the action of rotating, spiralling, or distorting something by applying torque.

“With a hard twisting of the handle, he finally managed to open the old door.”

“The structural failure was caused by the constant twisting of the metal beams under high wind pressure.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal

n. the dishonest practice of tricking someone into changing their insurance just so the salesperson makes money.

n. the unethical practice of inducing a policyholder to lapse or surrender an existing policy and replace it with a new one to generate commission.

“The agent was investigated for twisting after several clients complained about unnecessary new policies.”

“Regulatory bodies have implemented strict disclosure requirements to prevent twisting and protect consumers from predatory insurance practices.”