Would cringed be transitive or intransitive?

"Cringed" can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on how it's used.

Intransitive:

* Meaning: To shrink back involuntarily, especially in fear or disgust.

* Example: "I cringed when I heard the sound of nails on a chalkboard." (No direct object)

Transitive:

* Meaning: To draw back in aversion or disgust from something.

* Example: "I cringed at his terrible jokes." (Direct object: "jokes")

Let me know if you have any other questions about verb types!