writhe, v.
(writhed, writhes, writhing)
freq. cnt. 7
(writhed, writhes, writhing)
freq. cnt. 7
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
<verb.motion> freq. cnt.: 25 freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
squirm twist worm wrestle wriggle writhe
sample sentences
"The prisoner writhed in discomfort""The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"
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The crowds %s in the streets
The streets %s with crowds
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