wince (Meaning)
wince (n)
the facial expression of sudden pain
a reflex response to sudden pain
wince (v)
draw back, as with fear or pain
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
wince (v. i.)
To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back.
To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; as, a horse winces.
wince (n.)
The act of one who winces.
A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment. at will.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wince
wince Sentence Examples
- As he stubbed his toe on the corner of the table, he couldn't help but wince in pain.
- The loud noise made her wince and cover her ears instinctively.
- With each harsh criticism, he couldn't help but wince at the sting of the words.
- She tried to hide her wince as the dentist prodded at her sensitive tooth.
- The bright sunlight caused him to wince and squint as he stepped outside.
- He couldn't suppress a wince as he watched the horror movie's gruesome scenes.
- The sudden gust of wind made her wince as it whipped through her hair.
- Despite his efforts to remain stoic, he couldn't help but wince when he saw the extent of the damage.
- She gave a slight wince as the doctor administered the injection.
- The memory of the accident still made him wince involuntarily whenever he thought about it.
FAQs About the word wince
the facial expression of sudden pain, a reflex response to sudden pain, draw back, as with fear or pain, make a face indicating disgust or dislikeTo shrink, as
recoil,flinch, cringe, hesitate, shrink,shudder, tremble, retreat, pale, whiten
approach, confront, face, confront,approach, face, advance, advance,challenge, beard
As he stubbed his toe on the corner of the table, he couldn't help but wince in pain.
The loud noise made her wince and cover her ears instinctively.
With each harsh criticism, he couldn't help but wince at the sting of the words.
She tried to hide her wince as the dentist prodded at her sensitive tooth.
