cringe 
/ˈkrɪnʤ/ verb
cring·es; cringed; cring·ing /ˈkrɪnʤ/ verb [no obj] 1 : to feel disgust or embarrassment and often to show this feeling by a movement of your face or body
▪ Many English teachers cringe when their students use the word “ain't.” ▪ I always cringe when I hear that song. ▪ Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe. 2 : to make a sudden movement from fear of being hit or hurt
▪ The dog cringed at the noise.
▪ Many English teachers cringe when their students use the word “ain't.” ▪ I always cringe when I hear that song. ▪ Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe.
▪ The dog cringed at the noise.
