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Meaning ofcringein English

cringe

us//krɪndʒ//uk//krɪn(d)ʒ//

Past Tensecringed
Participle Verbcringing
Third Person Singularcringes

Definitions

Verb
1. to feel disgust or embarrassment; fear
  I will feel embarrassed and cringe when I see the old photos.
2. to shrink or recoil (in fear, disgust)
  The thought of public speaking made her cringe with anxiety.
3. to recoil in disgust or fear
  She began to cringe as the doctor approached her with the needle.
4. feeling inward disgust or embarrassment
  The memory of her past mistakes made her cringe with shame.
5. to crouch or bow in a servile manner
  The servant began to cringe and tremble as the king approached him.
Noun
1. content causing secondhand embarrassment
2. awkwardness felt by an onlooker
  The audience felt a collective cringe at the politician's insensitive comment.
Adjective
1. causing awkwardness; uncool
  The awkward conversation made everyone in the room cringe.
2. causing awkwardness or embarrassment; uncomfortable
  The movie's cringe dialogue made it hard to watch.