cringing

[ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ]

cringing Definition

feeling disgust or embarrassment and often showing this by movements of your body.

Using cringing: Examples

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

  • Example

    I felt myself cringing with embarrassment.

  • Example

    She gave a cringing apology for her mistake.

  • Example

    He had a cringing look on his face when he saw his boss.

cringing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cringing

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Summary: cringing in Brief

The term 'cringing' [ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ] refers to feeling disgust or embarrassment, often shown through body movements. Examples include 'I felt myself cringing with embarrassment,' and 'She gave a cringing apology for her mistake.'

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