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verb (used without object)
1.
to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc.
2.
to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort.
verb (used with object)
3.
to twist or bend out of shape or position; distort; contort.
4.
to twist (oneself, the body, etc.) about, as in pain.
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Writhe
is an SAT word you need to know.
So is anarchist. Does it mean:
| the escape of steam or gases from the cylinder of an engine; the parts of an engine through which the exhaust is ejected. |
| a person who promotes disorder or excites revolt against any established rule, law, or custom |
noun
5.
a writhing movement; a twisting of the body, as in pain.
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writhe
O.E. wriðan "to twist or bend," earlier "to bind or fetter," from P.Gmc. *writhanan (cf. N.Fris. wrial, O.H.G. ridan, O.N. riða, M.Swed. vriþa, M.Da. vride), from PIE *wreit- "to turn, bend" (see wreath).
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