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cringe

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To shrink back in fear or discomfort, or behave with excessive submission.

The timid character would cringe whenever the stern supervisor approached.

Dictionary practice example.

A nervous messenger would cringe when the argument grew loud, shrinking back toward the doorway in visible discomfort.