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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of cringe (at)

  • as in to disapprove (of)
  • as in to disapprove (of)
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cringe (at)

verb

Definition of cringe (at)next
as in to disapprove (of)

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  • disapprove (of)
  • frown (on or upon)
  • object (to)
  • shy (from or away from)
  • despise
  • hate
  • scorn
  • mind
  • loathe
  • condemn
  • detest
  • resent
  • abhor
  • dislike
  • abominate
  • execrate
  • disrelish
  • mislike
  • disfavor

Dissimilar Words

  • cotton (to)
  • enjoy
  • delight (in)
  • like
  • love
  • appreciate
  • relish
  • dig
  • admire
  • respect
  • fancy
  • adore
  • regard
  • cherish
  • revel (in)
  • groove (on)
  • drink (in)
  • esteem
  • treasure
  • worship
  • adore
  • revere
  • prize
  • value
  • prefer
  • reverence
  • savor
  • venerate
  • idolize
  • favor
  • dote (on)
  • deify

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“Cringe (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cringe%20%28at%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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