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cringe

To pull back in fear or shame.

Meaning of «cringe»

verb

to pull back in fear or shame

I cringe every time I remember that embarrassing mistake.

Translation

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«cringe» in 17 languages
AR العربية
AZ Azərbaycan
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ID Indonesia
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KO 한국어
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The difference between similar words

to react with fear, pain or shame
cringefeel embarrassed, or pull back in fearI cringe when I hear my old songs.
wincemake a quick face because of sudden painHe winced when the nurse touched his arm.
recoiljump back suddenly because of fear or disgustShe seemed to recoil from the snake.

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Modern Slang › Criticism & Negative

so awkward that it makes you feel embarrassed for someone