cringe

Sợ hãi, ghê sợ

to feel a strong feeling of dislike or embarrassment, often because something is unpleasant or shocking

• cringe at the thought of something

Collocations cringe at the sight of blood · cringe when someone speaks

• I cringed when I saw how dirty the room was.

  Tôi cảm thấy ghê sợ khi nhìn thấy phòng bẩn thỉu như vậy.

Sợ hãi, xấu hổ

to feel embarrassed or ashamed, often because of something you have done or said

• cringe at the thought of doing something

Collocations cringe when someone looks at you · cringe after making a mistake

• She cringed as she remembered her foolish words.

  Cô ấy cảm thấy xấu hổ khi nhớ lại những lời ngốc nghếch của mình.

Người sợ hãi, ghê sợ

a person who feels or shows fear, dislike, or embarrassment

Collocations a cringing coward

• He is a cringing little man.

  Anh ta là một người đàn ông nhỏ bé và sợ hãi.