Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cringe
verb
/krɪndʒ/
Definition
to withdraw in fear or apprehension; to shrink away or recoil.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but cringe when he told the embarrassing story.
- When I saw the old photos, I cringed at how I used to dress.
- The awkward silence made everyone in the room cringe.
Meaning
Cringe refers to the act of feeling a sense of discomfort or embarrassment, often in reaction to something awkward or socially inappropriate.
Synonyms
- shrink
- flinch
- wince
- recoil
- cower
