cringes

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

"The dryer shrank my sweater."

"I demand to see the manager."

"She felt a wave of embarrassment when she realized she had called her teacher "Mom" in front of the whole class. "

"The doll's perfectly smooth, plastic skin felt unnatural to the touch. "

"The visiting dignitaries showed their obeisance to the Emperor with deep bows and respectful silence. "

"He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

"The employee's constant servility towards the manager made his coworkers uncomfortable. "

"The sudden silence during my presentation began to embarrass me, making me forget what I was going to say next. "