writhe
[ rahyth ]
/ raɪð /
verb (used without object), writhed, writh·ing.
to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc.
to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort.
verb (used with object), writhed, writh·ing.
to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort.
to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain.
noun
a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain.
Origin of writhe
OTHER WORDS FROM writhe
writh·er, noun writh·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby writhe
write-up,
writer,
writer's block,
writer's cramp,
writerly,
writhe,
writhen,
writing,
writing case,
writing desk,
writing hand
Example sentences from the Web for writhing
British Dictionary definitions for writhing
writhe
/ (raɪð) /
verb
to twist or squirm in or as if in pain
(intr)
to move with such motions
(intr)
to suffer acutely from embarrassment, revulsion, etc
noun
the act or an instance of writhing
Derived forms of writhe
writher, nounWord Origin for writhe
Old English
wrīthan; related to Old High German
rīdan, Old Norse
rītha. See
wrath,
wreath,
wrist,
wroth