cringed

/kɹɪndʒd/

verb

  1. 1

    To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.

    He cringed as the bird collided with the window.
  2. 2

    To bow or crouch in servility.

  3. 3

    To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.

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