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writhe in Portuguese

writhe in Portuguese is contorcer-se, retorcer-se — writhe means to twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.

writhe in Portuguese

contorcer-se
verb
(intransitive) To twist bodily; to contort one's self; to be distorted.
retorcer-se
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 Portuguese?

"writhe" in Portuguese is contorcer-se, retorcer-se. 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 Portuguese, "writhe" is contorcer-se, retorcer-se.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "writhe": contorcer-se, retorcer-se.

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