verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

stay, relax, remain, calm, lie

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Example Sentences

Example:He stayed patiently in the waiting room, not moving a muscle.

Definition:to remain in one place; not go away; endure

From stay

Example:The patient’s discomfort had finally relaxed, and he no longer had to writhe in pain.

Definition:to lessen in intensity, degree, or force; diminish in effect; lessen physical or mental tension

From relax

Example:He remained still, not daring to move lest he not writhe.

Definition:to continue in a given state or position; stay where one is; remain

From remain

Example:Despite his extreme fright, he tried to remain calm and not writhe.

Definition:not disturbed or troubled; serene; tranquil; peaceful

From calm

Example:She lay still in the bed, no longer writhe.

Definition:to be in a horizontal position on a surface with some part of the body resting on that surface

From lie