GRE vocabulary
writhe
to twist or contort the body, as in pain or discomfort
In a sentence
Writhe in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing writhe in a sentence.
He writhed on the ground, clutching his injured ankle.
Synonyms
squirmcontortthrash
Antonyms
relaxrest
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waffle
to speak or write evasively without committing to a clear position
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playfully roguish or mischievously humorous
wallow
to indulge oneself excessively in a state or emotion
wan
pale and sickly in appearance, suggesting weakness or weariness
wanderlust
a strong, restless desire to travel and explore the world
wane
to decrease gradually in size, strength, or importance
wanton
marked by reckless cruelty or a deliberate disregard for restraint
warble
to sing with trilling, modulated notes
Common questions
Questions about “writhe”
Writhe (verb) means to twist or contort the body, as in pain or discomfort
Here is writhe used in an example sentence: "He writhed on the ground, clutching his injured ankle."
Common synonyms for writhe include squirm, contort, thrash.
Antonyms of writhe include relax, rest.
Writhe is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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