cringe vs squinch

cringe and squinch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cringe	Yes	No	Yes	No
squinch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cringe and squinch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of cringe include flinch, funk, quail, recoil, shrink, wince.

cringe (noun)	squinch (noun)
A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.	a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

cringe (verb)	squinch (verb)
show submission or fear	cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
draw back, as with fear or pain	draw back, as with fear or pain
	crouch down