writhe
US /raɪð/
UK /raɪð/
1.
contorcer-se, retorcer-se
make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
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He continued to writhe in pain on the floor.
Ele continuou a se contorcer de dor no chão.
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The snake began to writhe as it was caught.
A cobra começou a se contorcer quando foi pega.