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😖cringe

verb
/krɪndʒ/
Crimson crinkle

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example Sentences

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

Example Expressions

make someone cringe

Synonyms

shrink, flinch, recoil, wince, cower

Antonyms

face, confront

Collocations

cringe at, cringe in fear, cringe-worthy

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