writhe
verb
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
“The prisoner writhed in discomfort”
“The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Writhe meaning
What does “writhe” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“writhe” is a verb with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling).