writhed
/raɪðd/
verb
- Past tense of writhe: twisted or squirmed the body, often because of pain, discomfort, or strong emotion.
- He writhed on the floor after stubbing his toe.
- She writhed in her sleep, troubled by a nightmare.
- The caterpillar writhed as it was picked up by the bird.
- Past tense of writhe: suffered mentally or emotionally from something distressing.
- She writhed in despair as she read the bad news.
- He writhed with regret after saying those cruel words.
- The prisoner writhed under the harsh interrogation.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having twisted or squirmed, often as a result of pain or emotion.
- The writhed roots of the old tree spread across the ground.
- Her writhed expression showed how much she was hurting.
- The writhed body of the snake lay still on the path.