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Writhe: meaning, definitions and examples

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writhe

 

[ raษชรฐ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

To writhe is to make twisting or contorted movements of the body, often as a result of intense discomfort or pain. This action typically implies a struggle or a reaction to a stimulus, such as injury or emotional distress. Writhe can also be used more metaphorically to describe a sense of agitation or turmoil.

Synonyms

squirm, thrash, wiggle

Examples of usage

  • She writhed in agony after twisting her ankle.
  • The snake writhed on the ground as it tried to escape.
  • He writhed with embarrassment when he realized his mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "writhe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcer-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช winden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergeliat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚‚ใŒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se contorsionner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retorcerse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvrฤฑlmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋’คํ‹€๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู„ูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kroutit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรบtiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvijati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปะฐาฃะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retorcerse

Etymology

The word 'writhe' comes from the Old English term 'wriรฐan', meaning 'to twist' or 'to wind'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*writhwลnฤ…', which also meant to twist or turn. Over the centuries, 'writhe' has maintained its fundamental meaning associated with twisting motions. The term has been used in various forms of literature to describe both physical and emotional states of turmoil. The earliest uses of the word often incorporated both the literal movement of the body and the metaphorical sense of struggling with one's inner feelings. By the Middle Ages, 'writhe' had evolved in usage, appearing in texts that depicted both physical suffering and the complexities of human emotions. Today, it retains a broad application, encompassing everything from visceral reactions to abstract feelings of discomfort.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,998, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.