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CRINGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cringe.

How to pronounce cringe:

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Cringe - as a noun

Some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

Cringe - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flinch14funk11quail14recoil8shrink13squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show submission or fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cower10crawl10creep9fawn10grovel10

Example Sentences

"His joke was so bad that it made me cringe."
"Seeing the embarrassing photos from my childhood made me cringe."
"The awkward silence in the room filled me with cringe."
"His cheesy pick-up line was a major cringe moment."
"I couldn't help but cringe when he tripped and fell in front of everyone."
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Word Game Points

Is CRINGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cringe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRINGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is CRINGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cringe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRINGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is CRINGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cringe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRINGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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