English English Dictionary

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Result for Writhe

Writhe (v. t.)

To twist; to turn; now, usually, to twist or turn so as to distort; to wring.

Writhe (v. t.)

To wrest; to distort; to pervert.

Writhe (v. t.)

To extort; to wring; to wrest.

Writhe (v. i.)

To twist or contort the body; to be distorted; as, to writhe with agony. Also used figuratively.