Meaning & use
Writhed
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Twisted or contorted the body, often due to pain or intense emotion.
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He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle on the trail.
The snake writhed across the sand, leaving a winding trail behind it.
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Past tense of 'writhe,' often paired with prepositions like 'in pain' or 'in agony.'
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