Cringing

//ˈkɹɪnd͡ʒɪŋ//

Synonyms for "cringing" (54 found)

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Sample sentences

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An instant afterwards there appeared a little wizened fellow with a cringing manner and a shambling style of walking. He wore an open jacket, with a splotch of tar on the sleeve, a red-and-black check shirt, dungaree trousers, and heavy boots badly worn.

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Why is she cringing before Sam? What's wrong with her?

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the servile bowings and cringings of courtiers

Source: wiktionary

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