to cringe
01
krypa ihop, rygga tillbaka
to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
Intransitive
Exempel
The loud thunder made the dog cringe in fear and seek shelter.
Den höga åskan fick hunden att krypa ihop av rädsla och söka skydd.
She could n't help but cringe when she saw the gruesome scene in the horror movie.
Hon kunde inte låta bli att rycka till när hon såg den grymma scenen i skräckfilmen.
02
krypa ihop, böja sig
to exhibit a submissive or fearful reaction, often bending to authority or intimidation
Intransitive
Exempel
The bullied student would cringe in the presence of his tormentors.
Den mobbade eleven skrumpnade ihop i sina plågoandars närvaro.
In the face of the intimidating boss, employees often cringed and complied with every demand.
Inför den skrämmande chefen vek de anställda ofta undan och följde alla krav.
Cringe
01
pinsamt, cringe
content, actions, or behavior that causes secondhand embarrassment or discomfort
SlangExempel
That TikTok is pure cringe.
Den TikTok är ren cringe.
The livestream was full of cringe.
Livestreamen var full av cringe.
