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Term: writh

Description:

Verb: To twist or contort one's body, often in pain or distress.

Verb: To squirm or writhe about, often due to discomfort or restlessness.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: To twist or distort something.

Example: The professional dancer was able to writh her body into breathtaking poses.

Sense 2: To undergo convulsions or spasms.

Example: The snake writhed in agony after being bitten by its prey.

Sense 3: To be tormented by guilt or emotional distress.

Example: The criminal writhed in remorse after committing the heinous crime.

Sense 4: To struggle or flail about energetically.

Example: The child writhed with excitement as she opened her birthday presents.

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