Synonyms for cringe Found 12 synonyms across 2 meanings for “cringe”. draw back, as with fear or pain (verb) flinchsquinchfunkshrinkwincerecoilquail show submission or fear (verb) fawncrawlcreepcowergrovel Explore Related Words Rhymes with cringeSynonyms for flinchSynonyms for squinchSynonyms for funkSynonyms for shrinkSynonyms for wince Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor