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- [rahyth]
- /raɪð/
- /raɪð/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahyth]
- /raɪð/
Definitions of writhe word
- verb without object writhe to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. 1
- verb without object writhe to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort. 1
- verb with object writhe to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort. 1
- verb with object writhe to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain. 1
- noun writhe a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain. 1
- noun writhe Make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body. 1
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Origin of writhe
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English writhen (v.), Old English wrīthan to twist, wind; cognate with Old Norse rītha to knit, twist; akin to wreath, wry
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Parts of speech for Writhe
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
writhe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for writhe
Antonyms for writhe
verb writhe
- straighten — make straight
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