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to cringe
01
to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
Intransitive
Examples
The loud thunder made the dog cringe in fear and seek shelter.
02
to exhibit a submissive or fearful reaction, often bending to authority or intimidation
Intransitive
Examples
The bullied student would cringe in the presence of his tormentors.
Cringe
01
content, actions, or behavior that causes secondhand embarrassment or discomfort
Slang
Examples
That TikTok is pure cringe.
