cringes

[US]/krɪnʤɪz/
[UK]/krɪnʤɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to shrink back or recoil in fear or disgust; to show submission or fear; to behave in a servile manner; to feel disgust or embarrassment

Phrases & Collocations

he cringes

she cringes

everyone cringes

it cringes

they cringes

she always cringes

he often cringes

nobody cringes

i cringes

she cringes at

Example Sentences

she cringes at the thought of public speaking.

he always cringes when he hears that song.

the movie made me cringe with embarrassment.

she cringes when her friends tease her.

he cringes at the idea of eating insects.

they cringe when they see old photos of themselves.

she cringes every time he tells that joke.

he cringes at the sight of blood.

they cringe when they hear their own voice recorded.

she cringes when she remembers her fashion choices from the past.

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