writhed; writhing
Definition of writhe
1a
: to twist into coils or folds
b
: to twist so as to distort : wrench
c
: to twist (the body or a bodily part) in pain
2
: intertwine
1
: to move or proceed with twists and turns
writhed to the music
2
: to twist from or as if from pain or struggling
3
: to suffer keenly
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