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writhed
Variant of writhe
intransitive verb
- to make twisting or turning movements; contort the body, as in agony; squirm
- to suffer great emotional distress, as from embarrassment or revulsion
noun
a writhing movement; contortion
Related Forms:
- writher noun
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