Hanapin
to writhe
01
dumagundong, humihikbi
to twist in pain
Example
The patient gripped the hospital bed sheets tightly as he writhed in agony, unable to find relief from the intense pain.
The athlete 's injured ankle caused him to writhe in pain on the field, unable to put any weight on it.
1.1
umikot, lumikot
to twist and turn the body in response to mental distress or suffering
Example
The character in the play expressed her anguish by writhing on the floor, clutching her head.
The grieving widow collapsed to the ground, writhing in sorrow and clutching her chest.
02
dumapa, magtwist
to make twisting or wriggling movements with one's body
Example
The toddler giggled and writhed with delight as their parent tickled her belly.
The dancer 's body gracefully writhed and twisted, mesmerizing the audience with her movements.
03
magtwist, magsiklab
to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free
Example
The worm writhed as it was pulled from the ground.
The snake writhed in agony after being struck by the shovel.
The captured fish writhed in the fisherman 's hands, desperately trying to break free.
04
itinag, ikiskis
to contort or twist something into coil-like or folded shapes
Example
The origami master effortlessly writhed the paper into an intricate swan.
He skillfully writhed the rope into a secure knot.
05
yumay
to weave or interlace something into intricate patterns or shapes
Example
The vines writhed around the tree trunk, creating an intricate pattern.
The basket weaver carefully writhed the thin willow branches, skillfully crafting them into a sturdy and beautiful basket.
Halimbawa
The patient gripped the hospital bed sheets tightly as he writhed in agony, unable to find relief from the intense pain.
The athlete's injured ankle caused him to writhe in pain on the field, unable to put any weight on it.
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