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cringing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | groveling, grovelling, wormlike, wormy |
Examples of cringing
cringing
At one point I was cringing so much I had to look away, then saw Wills and Kate.
From the metro.co.uk
The Roosters, cringing over their off-field woes, won't like what they see here.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
Barbara and Jenna's canned one-liners left more viewers cringing than guffawing.
From the time.com
This is a combination of whining and cringing, commonly associated with Britons.
From the time.com
Just remember parents, no cringing if your priorities don't match your student's.
From the stltoday.com
There are other possibilities between cringing platitudes and pyrotechnic rows.
From the economist.com
In other words, this isn't about big, rich sound, but listening without cringing.
From the edition.cnn.com
They also believe that Democrats are cringing in fear at the coming elections.
From the suntimes.com
You may be cringing at the thought of getting the gas grill ready for this season.
From the kansas.com
- Flinch: draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
- Fawn: show submission or fear
- (cringing) totally submissive
- The Cringe is an indie rock band based in New York City. It features John Cusimano, James Rotondi, Jonny Matias and Shawn Pelton. Their sound is described by critics as "contemporary alternative" mixed with "tried and true rock 'n roll. ...
- A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling; A crick; To bow or crouch in servility
- (cringed) v. to shrink, bend, or crouch, esp. in fear or servility; cower
- To retreat, bend or crouch in an attitude of fear, especially from something dangerous or painful.
- DUBSTEPFOOTBALLCURRY 1 month ago
