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writhed

writhe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rahyth]
    • /raɪð/
    • /raɪð/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rahyth]
    • /raɪð/

Definitions of writhed word

  • verb without object writhed to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. 1
  • verb without object writhed to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort. 1
  • verb with object writhed to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort. 1
  • verb with object writhed to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain. 1
  • noun writhed a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain. 1
  • noun writhed Simple past tense and past participle of writhe. 1

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Origin of writhed

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 Writhed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

writhed 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 writhed

verb writhed

  • squirmed — to wriggle or writhe.
  • wriggled — Simple past tense and past participle of wriggle.
  • twisted — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
  • struggled — to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
  • thrashed — to beat soundly in punishment; flog.

Antonyms for writhed

verb writhed

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