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writhe

/raɪð/

writheverb

writhed

Past Simple

writhed

Past Participle

writhing

Gerund

/raɪð/

Translations

The injured animal began to writhe in pain.

Раненое животное начало корчиться от боли.

The snake started to writhe around the branch.

Змея начала извиваться вокруг ветки.

Additional translations

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

/raɪð/

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.