cringe

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(cringe) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to shrink back or show fear or discomfort.

Example Sentence

His mother's sharp remarks made Daniel cringe.

More Example Sentences

She will cringe at the scary movie.

Synonyms

flinch; recoil; shrink

Antonyms

confront; face; meet

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Rhymes

  • binge
  • cringe
  • fringe
  • hinge
  • inge
  • klinge
  • minge
  • singe
  • tinge
  • twinge
  • vinje
  • winge

  • impinge
  • infringe
  • syringe
  • unhinge
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