Meaning & Definition of Wince in English
English⟶
Wince
/wɪns/
noun
1. The facial expression of sudden pain
synonym:
- wince
2. A reflex response to sudden pain
synonym:
- wince,
- flinch
verb
1. Draw back, as with fear or pain
- "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
synonym:
- flinch,
- squinch,
- funk,
- cringe,
- shrink,
- wince,
- recoil,
- quail
2. Make a face indicating disgust or dislike
- "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"
synonym:
- wince