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cringed

The correct spelling is cringed.

How to pronounce cringed

verb

IPA: /kɹɪndʒd/

Say it like: Cri-nje-d

The correct spelling is cringed. To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment. For example: "He cringed as the bird collided with the window."

Usage Examples

He cringed as the bird collided with the window.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
  2. 2.To bow or crouch in servility.
  3. 3.To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.

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