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writhe in German

writhe in German is verdrehen, verrenken, krümmen — writhe means to twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

writhe in German

verdrehen
verb
(transitive) To twist, wring (something).
verrenken
verb
(transitive) To contort (a part of the body).
krümmen
verb
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
winden
verb
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.

What does "writhe" mean?

  1. verb To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
    "He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle."
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writhe in a sentence

  • He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle.

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What is "writhe" in German?

"writhe" in German is verdrehen, verrenken, krümmen. writhe means: To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

How do you use "writhe" in a sentence?

Example: "He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle." In German, "writhe" is verdrehen, verrenken, krümmen.

Are there other ways to say "writhe" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "writhe": verdrehen, verrenken, krümmen, winden.

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