cringe before



cringe before someone or something

to cower or recoil in the presence of someone or something. Jeff cringed before the wrath of the policeman.
See also: before, cringe

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Granya-Irish
RyderRIE-dərEnglish (Modern)
Linetteli-NETEnglish
Harunahah-ṙoo-nahJapanese
Horsa-Ancient Germanic
Anthelm-Ancient Germanic