writher

writhe

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Definitions of writher word

verb without object writher to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. 1
verb without object writher to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort. 1
verb with object writher to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort. 1
verb with object writher to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain. 1
noun writher a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English writhen (v.), Old English wrīthan to twist, wind; cognate with Old Norse rītha to knit, twist; akin to wreath, wry

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adjective

verb

adverb

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conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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