Cringe Synonyms and Antonyms

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To support slavishly every opinion or suggestion of a superior
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. bootlick
  2. fawn
  3. grovel
  4. kowtow
  5. slaver
  6. toady
  7. truckle
  8. apple-polish
  9. brownnose
  10. cotton
  11. suck up
An act of drawing back in an involuntary or instinctive fashion
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. flinch
  2. recoil
  3. shrink
  4. wince
Flinch, recoil from danger
(Verb)
Antonyms:
  1. come-forward

Words Related to Cringe

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Cringe Sentence Examples

  • The realization made her want to laugh and cringe at the same time.

  • Megan resisted the urge to cringe.

  • So what can you look for to avoid the stigma attached to flannel gowns so that you can stay warm without seeing your lover cringe when you walk out of the bedroom in it?

  • If being in social situations stresses you out or just hanging out with family is enough to make you cringe to the point of almost having an anxiety attack, don't feel obligated to deal with the situation for more time than you can.

  • Some of the 80s fashions may make you cringe now, but let's face it, the color overload, layering, and more-is-better fashion philosophy definitely reflected a spirit of fun.

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