cringing
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 cringe v. Pronunciation: ' krinj Function: intransitive verb Inflected Form:   cringed ; cring·ing Etymology: Middle English crengen; akin to Old English cringan to yield, Middle High German krank weak Date: 13th century 1 : to draw in or contract one's muscles involuntarily (as from cold or pain) 2 : to shrink in fear or servility 3 : to behave in an excessively humble or servile way 4 : to recoil in distaste <Americans cringed ⋯ at the use of a term now regarded as a slur ― William Safire> synonyms see FAWN –cring·er noun ]]> 2 cringe v. Function: noun Date: 1597 : a cringing act specifically : a servile bow]]>