adjective
- twisting and turning in a violent or uncontrolled way, especially from pain or discomfort
noun
- the action of twisting and turning violently
Examples
- The patient lay writhing in pain on the hospital bed.
- She watched the writhing snake with fascination and fear.
- The writhing mass of worms made him feel sick.
- His writhing movements showed how uncomfortable he was.
- The writhing of the injured animal was difficult to watch.
- The dancer’s writhing motions captivated the audience.
- The writhing flames cast eerie shadows on the wall.