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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Writhe

writer's cramp
writer's name
writerly
writers
writes
write about
write copy
write down
write in
write in code
write of
write off
write on
write out
write up
writhe (current term)
writhed
writhen
writher
writhers
writhes
writhing
writhings
writhing number
writhled
writing
writing
Writings
writing arm
writing assignment

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