cringing
/ˈkɹɪndʒɪŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
"He cringed as the bird collided with the window."
- To bow or crouch in servility.
- To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
noun
- Act of one who cringes.
"the servile bowings and cringings of courtiers"
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