Cringed

The whole nation cringed before this dictator in fear.

Tom cringed when he saw Mary walk into the room.

I cringed.

The student cringed when he heard the principal's voice.

Tom cringed a little.

Tom cringed in pain.

Tom cringed in fear.

I cringed when I heard that she had gone to the same bar again.

Something cold and slimy touched Nastya’s cheek, and she cringed, seeing it was a giant tentacle.

Tom cringed.