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writhing

/ˈraɪðɪŋ/

writhinggerund / present participle

/ˈraɪðɪŋ/

More precise tagging for participial adjective use.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

writhingnoun

writhings

/ˈraɪðɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a mass/count noun.

Translations

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.

Definitions

The act or process of twisting or contorting the body.

His constant writhing made it difficult for the nurses to place the IV.

Synonyms

writheverb

writhing

ing-form

writhed

Past Simple

writhed

Past Participle

writhing

ing-form

/raɪð/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

writhe about

writhenoun

Definitions

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.