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wince Definition and Meaning in English (wince definition)

verb
Synonyms:flinchrecoilcower
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Wince definition: To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.

Definitions of Wince

  1. 1verb

    To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.

  2. 2noun

    A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.

Example Sentences

“He couldn't help but wince as the doctor touched his injured arm.”

“She gave a slight wince when she heard the bad news.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewinced
present participlewincing
agent nounwincer

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Wince definition: To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.
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