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writhe, v.
(writhed, writhes, writhing)
freq. cnt. 7
more info 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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