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wince

 

[ wษชns ]

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recuar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เฅเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zusammenzucken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meringis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดั€ะธะณะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drgnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‹ใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tressaillir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estremecerse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผrkรผtmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐก๊ทธ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุนุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cuknout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cuknรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•็ผฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trzniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kippast viรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะปั‚ ะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒจแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titremษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.