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Definition of Writhe
1. Verb. To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling). "The streets writhe with crowds"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
Exact synonyms: Squirm, Twist, Worm, Wrestle, Wriggle
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Wrench
Derivative terms: Squirm, Squirmer, Twist, Twister, Wriggle, Wriggler
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Wrench
Derivative terms: Squirm, Squirmer, Twist, Twister, Wriggle, Wriggler
Definition of Writhe
1. v. t. To twist; to turn; now, usually, to twist or turn so as to distort; to wring.
2. v. i. To twist or contort the body; to be distorted; as, to writhe with agony. Also used figuratively.
3. v. t. To twist; to turn; now, usually, to twist or turn so as to distort; to wring.
4. v. i. To twist or contort the body; to be distorted; as, to writhe with agony. Also used figuratively.
Definition of Writhe
1. to squirm or twist in pain [v WRITHED, WRITHING, WRITHES]