cringe
US /krɪndʒ/
・UK /krɪndʒ/
C1
verb
- To crouch or move back suddenly, as in fear
noun
- An act of cringing; a shrinking or recoiling movement.
other
- To behave in an excessively submissive or ingratiating manner.
- To recoil or shrink in fear, embarrassment, or disgust.
other
- To cause to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.