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writhed


Meanings
  • adjective

    Twisted or contorted in shape; wrenched or distorted in form.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with writhed
writhes , twitches , hitches , bitches , fritches
Variants
List of all variants of writhed that leads to same result
writhe , writhed , writhes , writhing
Forms
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writhes, writhed, writhes'


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant ‘to twist, turn, or wind around.’ From Old English writhan, from wyrth, a turn.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'writhed' is also used in biology to describe the movements of certain animals, such as snakes and eels.

  2. In literature, 'writhed' has been used to describe the physical and emotional pain of characters in various works.


How to Memorize "writhed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a snake writhing or a person in pain, contorting their body.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'writhed' with 'twisted' or 'contorted' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Writhes: Winding, Twisting, Injures, Hurls, Throws, Entwines' to memorize the word.


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