2 uses
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Definition
to move in a twisting or contorted motion — often of a person when struggling or in pain
- Philip writhed under that despotism which never vouchsafed a reason for the most tyrannous act.21-22 — Chapters 21-22 (24% in)
- Philip knew now what a poor lot they were, except Turner perhaps, there was something of a man in him; and he writhed at the thought of the subjection in which they had held him.21-22 — Chapters 21-22 (49% in)
There are no more uses of "writhe" in Of Human Bondage.
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