Writhed: meaning, definitions and examples

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writhed

 

[ raษชรฐd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, pain

Writhed refers to the act of twisting or contorting the body, often in response to physical discomfort or intense emotions. This word is frequently used to describe the motions made by someone experiencing severe agony, as their body struggles under the distress. It can also relate to the fluid or sinuous movements of certain animals or objects. Overall, writhed conveys a sense of struggle or intense movement.

Synonyms

contorted, squirmed, thrashed, twisted.

Examples of usage

  • He writhed in pain after hurting his ankle.
  • The fish writhed on the hook.
  • She writhed in delight as the news was announced.

Translations

Translations of the word "writhed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contorcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเคŸเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melingkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwiniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tortueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retorcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถnmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœ˜์–ด์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู„ุชูŽูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zkroutenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ญๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retorcido

Etymology

The word 'writhed' comes from the Old English 'wrฤซรฐan', which means 'to twist, wind, or turn.' This root reflects the physical movements associated with the word. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to 'writhen,' maintaining its core meaning of twisting or contorting. As the language developed, it became 'writhe' by the early modern period, and the past tense form 'writhed' has been in use since then. The usage of 'writhed' often conjures images of painful or distressing movements, making it a vivid choice in literature and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,411, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.