writhe 1verbdomain: v movementPrinceton WordNet [ver.3.1]EnglishDefinitionto move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)Report errorPath to highest hypernymMorphologySynset graphExamples1.The prisoner writhed in discomfort2.The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embraceSynonymswrestle 3wriggle 1worm 1squirm 1twist 1