ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

DANTE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of writhes?
A
To twist and turn in agony
B
an excessive supply of goods
C
difficult to achieve
D
shaking and quivering
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2. to make twisting or turning movements; contort the body, as in agony; squirm. 3. to suffer great emotional distress, as from embarrassment or revulsion. noun.

Detailed explanation-2: -to make large twisting movements with the body: The pain was so unbearable that he was writhing in agony.

Detailed explanation-3: -Writhing is a snake-or worm-like movement-a rolling and twisting motion, like your writhing brother who can’t stand to have his feet tickled.

Detailed explanation-4: -verb (used without object), writhed, writh·ing. to twist the body about or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, uncontrolled passion, etc. to shrink mentally, as in acute discomfort.

Detailed explanation-5: -intransitive verb. If you writhe, your body twists and turns violently backward and forward, usually because you are in great pain or discomfort. He was writhing in agony. Synonyms: squirm, struggle, twist, toss More Synonyms of writhe.

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