Collocations for "cringing"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "cringing" in context.
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cringe
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- made me cringe
- the [thought, sight, smell] made me cringe
- cringed at the [thought] of
- makes me cringe every time
- always makes me cringe
- cringed with [embarrassment, fear, shame, horror]
- cringed in [embarrassment]
- cringed when she [said, did]
- made her cringe and [shudder, laugh]
- cringe whenever someone [says]
- just the thought of [it] makes me cringe
- always cringe [when, at]
- cringed away from
- cringed [slightly, noticeably]