cringe

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to shrink in fear; to flinch; to grovel; to recoil

Part of speech:

Verb

Example sentences with this word:

It made Patrick cringe of course, but the inevitable comparison with his brother was high on the agenda when, clutching his share of the USD45,000 winners' check and USD15,000 for finishing eighth in the Nabisco points table, he walked into the interview room.

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