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cringing

/krɪndʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cringing mean?

verb

Feeling or showing embarrassment or shame, often in a way that is considered excessive or insincere. To feel or show embarrassment or shame, often in a way that is considered excessive or insincere.

Example

"The comedian's jokes were so bad that they made the audience cringe."

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