writhed

raɪðd
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Translation of writhed into German

Adjective

pain

twisted or contorted as if in pain
  • The writhed branches looked eerie in the moonlight.Die gewundenen Äste sahen im Mondlicht unheimlich aus.
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Synonyms and analogies of writhed in English

adj.contorteddistortedMore synonyms

Examples of writhed in a sentence

  • Her writhed expression revealed her inner turmoil.
writhe
raɪð
Verb
1.

emotion

intr.
suffer intensely from embarrassment or discomfort
intr.
  • She writhed with embarrassment during the awkward conversation.Sie wand sich vor Verlegenheit während des peinlichen Gesprächs.
2.

struggling

intr.
move in a twisting motion when struggling
intr.
  • The fish writhed on the deck of the boat.Der Fisch wand sich auf dem Deck des Bootes.
3.

body

tr.
twist or wring something forcefully
tr.
  • He writhed the wet cloth to remove excess water.Er wrang das nasse Tuch aus, um überschüssiges Wasser zu entfernen.
Noun
1.

movements

twisting or contorted motion
Winden n
  • The dancer's writhe was mesmerizing to watch.Das Winden des Tänzers war faszinierend zu beobachten.
2.

knot theory

TECH.
number of negative crossings subtracted from positive crossings
TECH.
Verdrillung
  • The writhe of the knot was calculated carefully.Die Verdrillung des Knotens wurde sorgfältig berechnet.

Translations of "writhed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

wand sich

The patient writhed in the throes of a severe migraine.

Der Patient wand sich in den Qualen einer schweren Migräne.

The suffering child writhed, seeking comfort from his concerned parents.

Das leidende Kind wand sich und suchte Trost bei seinen besorgten Eltern.

The animal writhed in agony after getting caught in the trap.

Das Tier wand sich vor Qualen, nachdem es in die Falle geraten war.

The demoniac twitched and writhed, as if caught in a grip of unseen forces.

Der Besessene zuckte und wand sich, als wäre er von unsichtbaren Kräften ergriffen.

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Other translations for writhed:

  • verzerrtadj.
  • gewundenadj.
  • verkrümmtadj.
  • krümmte sich

writhed: Examples and translations in context

She writhed in agonising pain after twisting her ankle on the uneven pavement.

Sie wand sich in qualvollen Schmerzen, nachdem sie auf dem unebenen Gehweg umgeknickt war.

She writhed from embarrassment when she tripped in front of the crowd.

Sie wand sich vor Verlegenheit, als sie vor der Menge stolperte.

The athlete writhed in agony after pulling a muscle during the championship match.

Der Athlet wand sich vor Qual, nachdem er sich während des Meisterschaftsspiels einen Muskel gezerrt hatte.

She writhed ineptly in the yoga class, trying to follow the instructor.

Sie wand sich unbeholfen im Yoga-Kurs, während sie versuchte, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.

On the stretcher, Tony writhed and cried out with a hoarse sob.

Auf der Trage wand sich Tony und schrie in heiseren Schluchzern auf.

Here Colonel Van Gilbert writhed in his chair.

Van Gilbert wand sich auf seinem Stuhle.

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