React to something awkward (6)

I believe the answer is:

cringe

(Other definitions for cringe that I've seen before include "Shrink away in fear" , "Cower in fear or disgust" , "Wince" , "Start" , "Grovel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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