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| 2 | 41% | 7 | To shrink or shrink away from someone or something threatening or intimidating | |
| 3 | 31% | 6 | To shrink or flinch in fear or apprehension | |
Shrink In Fear Or Embarrassment Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CRINGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CRINGE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CRINGE" which means:
- noun
- • Some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame
- • A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling. verb
- • Draw back, as with fear or pain
- • Show submission or fear
An example sentence would be:
- • "His joke was so bad that it made me cringe."
- • "Seeing the embarrassing photos from my childhood made me cringe."
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| The Guardian Quick10 Mar 2007 | Down 17 | |
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6 | To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension | |
7 | To shrink or shrink away from someone or something threatening or intimidating |
