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writhe

UK
/raɪð/
US
/raɪð/

Translations

writheverb
writhed
Past Simple
writhed
Past Participle
writhing
Gerund
UK
/raɪð/
US
/raɪð/
se contorsionnerSurtout pour un mouvement du corps marqué et difficile.
The snake writhed through the grass, searching for prey.
Le serpent se contorsionnait dans l’herbe, à la recherche d’une proie.
se tordre
The injured player writhed on the ground, clutching his ankle.
Le joueur blessé se tordait par terre, en serrant sa cheville.
Additional translations
se tortillerPour un mouvement agité, souvent plus léger ou plus familier.
Synonyms
writhe about
thresh
contort
twist
squirm
writhenoun
UK
/raɪð/
US
/raɪð/
The dark shape under the sheet betrayed a constant writhe of restless limbs.
La forme sombre sous le drap trahissait une contorsion constante de membres agités.
Additional translations
tortillementPour un mouvement convulsif ou agité.

Definitions

writheverb
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
The injured player writhed on the ground, clutching his ankle.
To move in a twisting or contorted motion.
The snake writhed through the grass, searching for prey.
To respond with great emotional or physical discomfort.
She writhed in embarrassment as her mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.
writhenoun
A twisting or contorted movement or state, typically produced by pain, struggle, or agitation.
The dark shape under the sheet betrayed a constant writhe of restless limbs.
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