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WRITHE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Writhe.

How to pronounce writhe:

US

Writhe - as a verb

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

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

Writhe - as a noun

A contortion.

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot

Example Sentences

"The snake writhed in the grass."
"The wounded soldier writhed in agony."
"The dancer's body writhed with grace and fluidity."
"He writhed uncomfortably in his chair during the long meeting."
"The toddler writhed out of his mother's grasp and ran towards the playground."
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Word Game Points

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

WRITHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WRITHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, writhe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WRITHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

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

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