Meaning & use
writhes
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twists or squirms the body in a contorted manner, typically from pain or extreme discomfort, as used in the third-person singular present of 'writhe'.
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The injured athlete writhes on the field, clutching his ankle in agony.
A worm writhes helplessly on the sidewalk after a heavy rain.
A note on using this word
The verb is often paired with prepositions like 'in' or 'with,' as in 'writhes in pain' or 'writhes with laughter.'
Words with a similar meaning
squirmsconvulses
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Words with an opposite meaning
relaxes
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