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- [rahyth]
- /raɪð/
- /raɪð/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahyth]
- /raɪð/
Definitions of writhing word
- verb without object writhing to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. 1
- verb without object writhing to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort. 1
- verb with object writhing to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort. 1
- verb with object writhing to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain. 1
- noun writhing a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain. 1
- noun writhing Present participle of writhe. 1
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Origin of writhing
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 Writhing
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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writhing 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 writhing
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