cringe synonyms

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[ UK /kɹˈɪnd‍ʒ/ ]
[ US /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ ]

Synonyms

To draw away involuntarily, usually out of fear or disgust

start approach seek shy shrink flinch recoil wince quail blench

To support slavishly every opinion or suggestion of a superior

over cotton fawn grovel truckle kowtow toady bootlick slaver

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