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CRINGE Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word cringe. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word cringe. (close relations)
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cringercringescringing

Best Alternative Words for CRINGE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1flinch
verbv
2recoil
verb, nounv, n
3wince
verbv
4awkward
adjectiveadj
5blench
verbv
6crinkle
verb, nounv, n
7embarrassed
adjectiveadj
8grimace
verb, nounv, n
9self-conscious
adjectiveadj
10shudder
verbv
11squirm
verbv
12twitch
verb, nounv, n
13uncomfortable
adjectiveadj
14uneasy
adjectiveadj
15cower
verbv
16crawl
verbv
17creep
verb, nounv, n
18fawn
verb, nounv, n
19funk
verb, nounv, n
20grovel
verbv

Best Hypernyms For CRINGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for cringe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
bend disgrace flex gesture ignominy move shame

Alternatives for FLINCH

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