To twist, to weave.
To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
To annoy, irritate.
To squeeze (wet clothing or cloth), either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.
To push (an aircraft) to its performance limits; to push the envelope.
To force someone to give (something), usually truth, or money.