cringe


Definition: Meaning of, cringe in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / krɪn(d)ʒ /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
cringe cringed cringed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
cringing cringes
[intransitive]
  1. to move away from someone or something because you are afraid
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  2. to feel embarrassed by something you have said or done because you think it makes you seem silly [↪  wince]
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