Wince: meaning, definitions and examples

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wince

[ wɪns ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

in pain

To draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch.

Synonyms

cringe, flinch, shrink.

Examples of usage

He winced as the needle pierced his skin.
She winced in pain as she twisted her ankle.
The loud noise caused him to wince.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

expression

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

Synonyms

frown, grimace, scowl.

Examples of usage

His wince was evident as he tried to hide the pain in his face.
She couldn't help but notice the wince on his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "wince" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuar

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ना

🇩🇪 zusammenzucken

🇮🇩 meringis

🇺🇦 здригатися

🇵🇱 drgnąć

🇯🇵 しかめる

🇫🇷 tressaillir

🇪🇸 estremecerse

🇹🇷 ürkütmek

🇰🇷 찡그리다

🇸🇦 ارتعش

🇨🇿 cuknout

🇸🇰 cuknúť

🇨🇳 畏缩

🇸🇮 trzniti se

🇮🇸 kippast við

🇰🇿 селт еткізу

🇬🇪 შეშინება

🇦🇿 titremək

🇲🇽 estremecerse

Etymology

The word 'wince' originated from the Old English word 'wencan' meaning 'to give way, fail.' Over time, it evolved to mean to draw back in pain or distress. The word has been in use for centuries to describe the physical reaction to pain or discomfort, reflecting the human instinct to protect oneself from harm.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,478, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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