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CRINGES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cringes.

Cringes - as a noun

Some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

Cringes - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flinchfunkquailrecoilshrinksquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show submission or fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cowercrawlcreepfawngrovel

Example Sentences

"She cringes every time she hears that song."
"He cringes at the sight of blood."
"The audience cringes during the horror movie."
"My father cringes when I mention politics."
"The dog cringes whenever it's scolded."
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Word Game Points

Is CRINGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cringes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CRINGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is CRINGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cringes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CRINGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is CRINGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cringes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CRINGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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