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- Dictionarywince/wɪns/
verb
- 1. make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress: "he winced at the disgust in her voice"
noun
- 1. an instance of wincing.
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Wince is a verb or noun that means to show pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the face. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and compare it with quail and flinch, and find translations in different languages.
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A wince is a facial or bodily expression of pain, disgust, or regret. Think of something you've done that was really, really embarrassing or dumb: now feel your face or take a look in the mirror as you wince at the uncomfortable memory.
Wince is a verb that means to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) or a noun that means a slight involuntary physical reaction. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and word history from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
WINCE is a verb that means to make a facial expression of pain or discomfort. Learn how to pronounce it, use it in sentences, and find synonyms and translations in Collins Dictionary.
Wince is a verb that means to shrink or draw back slightly, usually with a grimace, as in pain, embarrassment, alarm, etc. It can also be a noun that means a shrinking or startled movement or gesture.
