CRINGING
(adj.sat, verb, noun)
There are 5 meanings of the word
Cringing.
Definitions
Cringing - as an adjective satellite
Cringing - as a verb
To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
Example: "He cringed as the bird collided with the window."
To bow or crouch in servility.
To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
Cringing - as a noun
Act of one who cringes.
Example: "The servile bowings and cringings of courtiers"
Example Sentences
"His cringing smile made me uncomfortable."
"I couldn't bear to watch their cringing apology."
"She gave a cringing reaction to his rude comment."
"The cringing sound of nails on a chalkboard filled the room."
"His cringing posture showed his fear and insecurity."
Word Game Points
Is CRINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cringing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CRINGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CRINGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cringing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCRINGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CRINGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cringing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCRINGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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