squinch vs cringe

squinch and cringe both are nouns.

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

As verbs, squinch and cringe are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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