Understanding the meaning of wince

wince

/wɪns/

verb
draw back, as with fear or pain
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Similar:

cringe flinch funk quail recoil shrink squinch

type of:
move
noun
a reflex response to sudden pain
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Similar:

flinch

type of:
jump start startle
verb
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
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"She winced when she heard his pompous speech"

type of:
grimace make a face pull a face
noun
the facial expression of sudden pain
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type of:
facial expression facial gesture

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