verb
writhe
ryth
verb
1
To twist the body sharply, especially in pain or extreme discomfort.
"He writhed in agony after twisting his ankle."
How to Use Writhe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo twist your body violently, usually because you're in pain.
Common pairings
writhe in pain
writhe in agony
Word Forms
wrothe past tense, writhed past tense, writhen past tense, writhes plural, writhes singular
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Etymology
From Old English wrīþan, "to twist or turn" — a close relative of "wreathe" and "wrist".