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Writhen

/ˈɹɪðən/ · verb

Meaning

(archaic) past participle of writhe.

Definitions by Sense

  1. (archaic) past participle of writhe
  2. (archaic) Twisted, contorted.
  3. (archaic) Made or shaped by intertwining; plaited.

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What does writhen mean?

Writhen means (archaic) past participle of writhe.

What is a synonym for writhen?

Common synonyms include crooked, contorted, writhed.

What is the opposite of writhen?

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How do you use writhen in a sentence?

Use writhen where its definition matches the intended context.

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