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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of cringed (at)

  • as in frowned (on or upon)
  • as in frowned (on or upon)
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cringed (at)

verb

past tense of cringe (at)
as in frowned (on or upon)

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  • frowned (on or upon)
  • disapproved (of)
  • objected (to)
  • despised
  • shied (from or away from)
  • hated
  • abhorred
  • condemned
  • scorned
  • detested
  • loathed
  • resented
  • minded
  • disliked
  • disrelished
  • abominated
  • execrated
  • misliked
  • disfavored

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  • delighted (in)
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  • loved
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  • admired
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  • appreciated
  • dug
  • fancied
  • relished
  • adored
  • respected
  • regarded
  • cherished
  • valued
  • esteemed
  • revered
  • drank (in)
  • adored
  • worshipped link icon
  • venerated
  • idolized
  • cottoned (to)
  • treasured
  • deified
  • preferred
  • prized
  • savored link icon
  • reverenced
  • favored
  • doted (on)

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

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