cringing
/ˈkɹɪndʒɪŋ/
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Meaning
verb
To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
“He cringed as the bird collided with the window.”
verb
To bow or crouch in servility.
verb
To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
noun
Act of one who cringes.
“the servile bowings and cringings of courtiers”