ねじ向むける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

twist; wrench; turn forcibly

To twist or turn something forcefully in a different direction, often against resistance. Can be used literally for physical objects or figuratively for situations or meanings.

• 彼かれは相あい手ての腕うでをねじ向むけて、動うごきを封ふうじた。

  He twisted the opponent's arm to restrain him.

• 事じ実じつをねじ向むけて解かい釈しゃくするのはよくない。

  It's not good to twist the facts in your interpretation.