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writhe
What does writhe mean?
writhe (verb): to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce writhe?
/ɹaɪð/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does writhe come from?
From Middle English writhen, from Old English wrīþan.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of writhe?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “writhe” mean?
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Not quite: that's what correspond means.
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
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to push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage
Not quite: that's what inject means.
to increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up
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Which word is closest in meaning to “writhe”?
rival
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bless
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twist
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trace
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