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   cringing

   /ˈkrɪn(d)ʒɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. bent in fear or apprehension: "he lugged his carry-on bag and computer case past cringing passengers wary of being hit"
   • ▪ obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree: "we are surrounded by cringing yes-men and sycophants"
   • ▪ experiencing embarrassment or disgust: "he was left cringing with embarrassment after stumbling over his lines during a West End performance of Macbeth"

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   What does cringing mean?

   • Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. CRINGING definition: 1. present participle of cringe 2. to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are…. Learn more.

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   What does cringed mean?

   • , cringed, cring·ing. to shrink back, bend, or crouch, especially in fear, pain, or servility; cower: They cringed and bowed before the king. She cringed in a corner and started praying. They cringed and bowed before the king.

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   What is a synonym for cringe?

   • cringed; cringing Synonyms of cringe intransitive verb 1 : to recoil in distaste Americans cringed… at the use of a term now regarded as a slur—William Safire 2 : to shrink in fear or servility The terrified animal cringedin the corner. 3 : to behave in an excessively humble or servile way beggars cringingto tourists for money 4

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   What does it mean if you cringe at something?

   • If you cringe at something, you feel embarrassed or disgusted, and perhaps show this feeling in your expression or by making a slight movement. Molly had cringed when Ann started picking up the guitar. [VERB] Chris had cringed at the thought of using her own family for publicity. [VERB + at] I cringed in horror. [VERB + in]

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   to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened: She didn't think she was afraid of being vaccinated, but cringed when she saw the needle. This scene will have audiences cringing in fear. informal. to feel very embarrassed, and often show this by a physical movement or expression: I cringed at the sight of my dad dancing.

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     to suddenly move away from someone or something because you...

   • Crinkle

     CRINKLE definition: 1. to become covered in many small lines...

   • Cringey

     CRINGEY definition: 1. very embarrassing: 2. very...

   • Cringeworthy

     CRINGEWORTHY definition: 1. making you feel very...

   • Znaczenie Cringing, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     cringing definicja: 1. present participle of cringe 2. to...

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   1. : to recoil in distaste. Americans cringed … at the use of a term now regarded as a slur William Safire. 2. : to shrink in fear or servility. The terrified animal cringed in the corner. 3. : to behave in an excessively humble or servile way. beggars cringing to tourists for money.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCRINGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened: She didn't think she was afraid of being vaccinated, but cringed when she saw the needle. cringe at The puppy is very nervous and cringes at every loud noise. cringe in fear This scene will have audiences cringing in fear. informal.

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   to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened: She didn't think she was afraid of being vaccinated, but cringed when she saw the needle. This scene will have audiences cringing in fear. informal. to feel very embarrassed, and often show this by a physical movement or expression:

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   Cringe definition: to shrink back, bend, or crouch, especially in fear, pain, or servility; cower. See examples of CRINGE used in a sentence.

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   1. to shrink or flinch, esp in fear or servility. 2. to behave in a servile or timid way. 3. informal. a. to wince in embarrassment or distaste. b. to experience a sudden feeling of embarrassment or distaste.

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   Definition of cringe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.