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Tremble vs Writhe - What's the difference?

tremble | writhe | Related terms |

Tremble is a related term of writhe.


As verbs the difference between tremble and writhe

is that tremble is while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Writhe vs Trill - What's the difference?

writhe | trill | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between writhe and trill

is that writhe is to contort (a part of the body) while trill is to impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill.

In intransitive terms the difference between writhe and trill

is that writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted while trill is to create a trill sound; to utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.

Shiver vs Writhe - What's the difference?

shiver | writhe | Related terms |

Shiver is a related term of writhe.


As nouns the difference between shiver and writhe

is that shiver is a fragment or splinter, especially of glass or stone or shiver can be the act or result of shivering while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between shiver and writhe

is that shiver is to break into splinters or fragments or shiver can be to tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Totter vs Writhe - What's the difference?

totter | writhe | Related terms |

Totter is a related term of writhe.


As nouns the difference between totter and writhe

is that totter is an unsteady movement or gait while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As verbs the difference between totter and writhe

is that totter is to walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

Quiver vs Writhe - What's the difference?

quiver | writhe | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between quiver and writhe

is that quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As an adjective quiver

is nimble, active.

Falter vs Writhe - What's the difference?

falter | writhe | Related terms |

Falter is a related term of writhe.


As nouns the difference between falter and writhe

is that falter is butterfly while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

As a verb writhe is

to twist, to wring (something).

Writhe vs Worm - What's the difference?

writhe | worm | Related terms |

Writhe is a related term of worm.


As nouns the difference between writhe and worm

is that writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot while worm is .

As a verb writhe

is to twist, to wring (something).

Circle vs Writhe - What's the difference?

circle | writhe | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between circle and writhe

is that circle is to place or mark a circle around while writhe is to contort (a part of the body).

In intransitive terms the difference between circle and writhe

is that circle is to travel in circles while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

Shake vs Writhe - What's the difference?

shake | writhe | Related terms |

Shake is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between shake and writhe

is that shake is to dance while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As verbs the difference between shake and writhe

is that shake is (ergative) to cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As nouns the difference between shake and writhe

is that shake is the act of shaking something while writhe is (knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

Encircle vs Writhe - What's the difference?

encircle | writhe | Related terms |

Encircle is a related term of writhe.


In lang=en terms the difference between encircle and writhe

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while writhe is to twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

As verbs the difference between encircle and writhe

is that encircle is to surround, form a circle around while writhe is to twist, to wring (something).

As a noun writhe is

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot.

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