writhe (Meaning)
writhe (v)
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
writhe (v. t.)
To twist; to turn; now, usually, to twist or turn so as to distort; to wring.
To wrest; to distort; to pervert.
To extort; to wring; to wrest.
writhe (v. i.)
To twist or contort the body; to be distorted; as, to writhe with agony. Also used figuratively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of writhe
writhe Sentence Examples
- The writhing snake struggled desperately against the confines of its cage.
- The tortured victim writhed in agony as the sharp blades tore through his flesh.
- The writhing maggots infested the decaying meat, swarming over it in a relentless dance.
- The plant's tendrils writhed and twisted, reaching out for sustenance in the darkness.
- The writhing bodies of the dancers filled the stage with a mesmerizing, fluid performance.
- The writhing storm clouds gathered ominously on the horizon, promising a turbulent night.
- The writhing pain in her stomach doubled her over, making it impossible to stand.
- The ocean's surface writhed and churned as the tempest raged upon it.
- The writhing worms writhed and squirmed in the dirt, their existence a constant battle for survival.
- The writhing flames of the bonfire consumed the logs, casting an eerie glow on the surrounding darkness.
FAQs About the word writhe
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)To twist; to turn; now, usually, to twist or turn so as to distort; to wring., To wrest;
weave, twist, entwine, enlace, interlace, wreathe, interweave, braid, ply,intertwine
unwind, uncoil, untangle, untangle, disentangle, unwind, uncoil, disentangle,untwine, untwine
The writhing snake struggled desperately against the confines of its cage.
The tortured victim writhed in agony as the sharp blades tore through his flesh.
The writhing maggots infested the decaying meat, swarming over it in a relentless dance.
The plant's tendrils writhed and twisted, reaching out for sustenance in the darkness.
