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CRINGED

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cringed.

Cringed - as a noun

Some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

Cringed - 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

"I cringed when I heard the terrible joke."
"She cringed at the sight of the creepy crawly spider."
"We all cringed at the embarrassing scene in the movie."
"He cringed as his favorite team lost the game."
"They cringed at the thought of giving a presentation in front of a large audience."
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Word Game Points

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

CRINGED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CRINGED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cringed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRINGED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CRINGED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cringed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRINGED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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