cringe
cringe
verb
To shrink back or flinch in fear, servility, or disgust.
"The dog would cringe whenever he was shouted at."
verb
To feel intensely embarrassed or awkward, often on behalf of others.
"I always cringe at his terrible jokes."
noun
A feeling or instance of intense embarrassment or awkwardness.
"That whole performance was pure cringe."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: cower, crawl, creep, grovel, fawn, funk, shrink, recoil, flinch, squinch, quail, wince