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writhe
[ rahyth ]
/ raɪð /
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verb (used without object), writhed, writh·ing.
to twist the body about or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, uncontrolled passion, etc.
to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort.
verb (used with object), writhed, writh·ing.
noun
a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain.
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Origin of writhe
OTHER WORDS FROM writhe
writh·er, nounWords nearby writhe
writer, writerly, writer's block, writer's cramp, write-up, writhe, writhen, writhing, writing, writing case, writing desk
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How to use writhe in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for writhe
writhe
/ (raɪð) /
verb
to twist or squirm in or as if in pain
(intr) to move with such motions
(intr) to suffer acutely from embarrassment, revulsion, etc
noun
the act or an instance of writhing
Derived forms of writhe
writher, nounWord Origin for writhe
Old English wrīthan; related to Old High German rīdan, Old Norse rītha. See wrath, wreath, wrist, wroth
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