A feeling of embarrassment, discomfort, or secondhand shame, either at something awkward one has witnessed or experienced. As slang, 'cringe' describes content or behavior that provokes this uncomfortable response.

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Mommy Shaming

Mommy shaming is when one or more people bully a mother about her parenting choices. The shaming may be communicated in a variety of ways, including blunt or subtle in-person criticisms or as comments online on social media and parenting forums.

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