writhe
verbto shrink mentally in discomfort or embarrassment.
Synonyms: wince
Antonyms: be still
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commiserate
[kuh-miz-uh-reyt]
to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity
illustrious
[ih-luhs-tree-uhs]
highly distinguished; renowned; famous
inveterate
[in-vet-er-it ]
settled or confirmed in a habit, practice, feeling, or the like
abscission
[ab-sizh-uhn]
the act of cutting off; sudden termination
contemptible
[kuhn-temp-tuh-buhl]
deserving of or held in contempt; despicable
amity
[am-i-tee]
mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace; accord
demagogue
[dem-uh-gog]
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
maritime
[mar-i-tahym]
associated with the sea or waterways to the sea in relation to navigation, shipping, etc.