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    Writhe
    /rīT͟H/

    verb

    • 1. make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body: "he writhed in agony on the ground"
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  3. Writhe is a verb that means to twist into coils or folds, or to move or proceed with twists and turns. It can also mean to suffer keenly or to twist from pain or struggling.

  4. to twist the body about or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, uncontrolled passion, etc. Synonyms: wriggle, contort, flail, thresh. to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort.

  5. Writhe is a verb that means to twist or move your body without stopping, often because you are in great pain. See the pronunciation, usage notes, synonyms and example sentences of writhe in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  6. Writhe means to make large twisting movements with the body, especially because of strong emotion, or to experience a very difficult or unpleasant situation. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see synonyms and translations, and listen to the pronunciation.

  7. Writhe means to make large twisting movements with the body, especially because of strong emotion, or to experience a very difficult or unpleasant situation. Learn more about the verb writhe, its pronunciation, usage and related words.

  8. 5 days ago · Writhe means to twist or squirm violently, usually because of pain or discomfort. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of writhe with sentences from The Guardian and other sources.

  9. Writhe means to twist or move your body without stopping, often because you are in great pain. See the pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes and synonyms of writhe in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.