writhe

verb
UK: /raɪð/
US: /raɪð/

  1. To twist your body from side to side, often because you are in pain or uncomfortable.

    1. The injured player began to writhe on the ground after the hard fall.
    2. She continued to writhe in agony as the pain intensified, making it hard to help her.

  2. To react strongly to something that causes you to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or guilty.

    1. He began to writhe in his seat when he heard the accusation.
    2. The politician had to writhe under the pressure as the scandal caused the ratings to drop.

Synonyms

squirm wriggle twist contort
writhe noun

  1. A twisting movement of the body.

    1. The snake's writhe was hypnotic.
    2. With each writhe, the dancer expressed pain and passion simultaneously on stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "writhe" in English means: To twist your body from side to side, often because you are in pain or uncomfortable., To react strongly to something that causes you to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or guilty..

The phonetic transcription of "writhe" is /raɪð/ in British English and /raɪð/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "writhe": squirm, wriggle, twist, contort.

Example usage of "writhe": "The injured player began to writhe on the ground after the hard fall.". More examples on the page.