ˌkɒnvəˈluːt ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt ˈdɒktə ˈdɑktɚ ˈdɔktə ˈpəːvəːt ˈpəɹvəɹt twɪst make more complex or refined a sophisticated design alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive Sophisticate rose water with geraniol practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive Don't twist my words make less natural or innocent Their manners had sophisticated the young girls a worldly-wise person