cringing
/ˈkɹɪndʒɪŋ/
verb
Meaning
To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
"He cringed as the bird collided with the window."
To bow or crouch in servility.
To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
noun
Meaning
Act of one who cringes.
"the servile bowings and cringings of courtiers"