cringe
Definition
- v. draw back, as with fear or pain
- v. show submission or fear
Word forms
- Past tense
- cringed
- Present participle
- cringing
- Third person singular
- cringes
- Past participle
- cringed
Example sentences
n.
His constant cringe around the boss made everyone else uncomfortable.
vi.
She tends to cringe when someone gives her too much praise.