Writhe Synonyms and Antonyms

rīth
To twist and turn, as in pain, struggle, or embarrassment
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. agonize
  2. squirm
  3. toss
  4. turn
To move or proceed with short irregular motions up and down or from side to side
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. squirm
  2. wriggle
  3. worm
  4. contort
  5. squiggle
  6. suffer
  7. wiggle
  8. twist
  9. move painfully
  10. distort
  11. agonize
  12. bend
  13. waggle
  14. curl
  15. twist and turn
  16. jerk
  17. wrestle
  18. shrivel
  19. undergo agony
  20. turn with pain
  21. toss
  22. throw-a-fit
  23. turn
  24. wrest
  25. wring
Antonyms:
  1. be still
  2. rest
  3. be at ease
  4. move easily

Words Related to Writhe

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Writhe Sentence Examples

  • She did not writhe in pain, nor snarl, nor foam at the mouth.

  • Another vast concussion made the ground writhe under the flying feet of his mount.

  • When my partner moves it in and out too I writhe about in ecstasy !