Cringe(verb)
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Hindi meaning:सिकुड़ना / शर्मिंदगी महसूस करना
Synonyms: Flinch, Recoil, Shrink, Cower
Antonyms: Confront, Face, Advance, Endure
Example: She began to cringe when she remembered her awkward mistake on stage.
Trick to remember: Cringe sounds like shrink; jab koi embarrassing ya scary situation ho, insaan cringe karke shrink jaisa feel karta hai.
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