writhe

[raɪð]

writhe Definition

• 1. to twist and turn, as in pain or discomfort
• 2. to move with a twisting motion
• 3. to suffer acutely, as in feeling embarrassed or remorseful

Using writhe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "writhe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The injured man writhed in agony on the ground.

• Example

  She writhed uncomfortably in her seat during the long flight.

• Example

  The snake writhed in the grass before attacking its prey.

• Example

  He writhed in shame after realizing his mistake.

writhe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for writhe

• thrash
• fidget
• squirm
• toss
• wriggle

Antonyms for writhe

• calm
• still

Phrases with writhe

• writhe in pain

  to twist and turn due to physical discomfort or suffering

  Example

  The athlete writhed in pain after injuring his ankle.

• writhe with guilt/remorse

  to suffer acutely from feelings of guilt or remorse

  Example

  He writhed with guilt after cheating on the exam.

• writhe under somebody's gaze

  to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed under someone's intense scrutiny

  Example

  She writhed under the teacher's gaze as he criticized her work.

Origins of writhe

from Old English 'wrīthan', meaning 'to twist'

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Summary: writhe in Brief

'Writhe' [raɪð] is a verb that describes twisting and turning movements, often due to pain or discomfort. It can also refer to emotional suffering, as in 'He writhed in shame after realizing his mistake.' Phrases like 'writhe in pain' and 'writhe with guilt/remorse' are common, as well as 'writhe under somebody's gaze,' which means to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed under someone's intense scrutiny.