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writhing

UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/

Translations

writhinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
More precise tagging for participial adjective use.
convulséSe dit d’un corps ou d’un visage tordu par la douleur, la gêne ou l’agitation.
The writhing patient on the hospital bed was in desperate need of medical attention.
Le patient convulsé sur le lit d’hôpital avait désespérément besoin de soins médicaux.
Additional translations
ondulantS’emploie pour un mouvement sinueux, en forme de serpent.
Synonyms
contorting
threshing
wriggling
squirming
twisting
writhingnoun
writhings
pl
UK
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
US
/ˈraɪðɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a mass/count noun.
contorsionAction ou mouvement du corps qui se tord, souvent sous l’effet de la douleur.
His constant writhing made it difficult for the nurses to place the IV.
Ses contorsions constantes rendaient difficile la pose de la perfusion par les infirmières.
Synonyms
torment
contortion
contortions
squirming
twisting
thrashing
convulsion
convulsions
agonies
agony
writheverb

writhing

Gerund

writhed
Past Simple
writhed
Past Participle
writhing
Gerund
UK
/raɪð/
US
/raɪð/
se tordre
The injured player writhed on the ground, clutching his ankle.
Le joueur blessé se tordait par terre, en serrant sa cheville.
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.
Additional translations
se tortillerPour un mouvement agité, souvent plus léger ou plus familier.
Synonyms
twist
squirm
contort
writhe about
thresh

Definitions

writhinggerund / present participle
Twisting, squirming, or contorting, especially in pain or discomfort.
The writhing patient on the hospital bed was in desperate need of medical attention.
Moving in a sinuous, snake-like way.
The writhing vines covered the old stone wall, giving it an eerie appearance.
writhingnoun
The act or process of twisting or contorting the body.
His constant writhing made it difficult for the nurses to place the IV.
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.
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