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writhe(
rayth
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to squirm)
a. retorcerse
He was kicked in the stomach and fell to the floor, writhing in agony.Le dieron una patada en el estómago y cayó al suelo, retorciéndose de dolor.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It makes me writhe to think of the awful things I said to him.Me muero de vergüenza al pensar en las cosas terribles que le dije.
She writhed with uncontrollable jealousy.Los celos la consumían totalmente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. retorcer
The dance involves writhing your arms about in all sorts of shapes.El baile consiste en retorcer los brazos en todo tipo de formas.
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