Winced: meaning, definitions and examples

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winced

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

To wince is to react with a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain or distress. It often reflects an emotional response to something unpleasant or painful. When someone winces, they typically draw back or flinch from an uncomfortable sensation, either physically or emotionally. This reaction can occur in response to loud noises, sudden movements, or distressful situations.

Synonyms

cringe, flinch, grimace, shrink

Examples of usage

  • She winced at the loud bang.
  • He winced when the doctor cleaned the wound.
  • The child winced as the roller coaster sped down.
  • I always wince when I watch scary movies.

Translations

Translations of the word "winced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estremeceu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคขเคผ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zuckte zusammen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggeliat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะฟะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚apaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่บซใ‚’ใ™ใใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frรฉmir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ se estremeciรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงradฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›€์ฐ”ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฌู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cukl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zachvel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•็ผฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hristi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™di

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se estremeciรณ

Etymology

The word 'wince' originates from the Old North French term 'eswincer,' which means 'to twist' or 'to flinch.' This term was derived from the Latin 'vincere,' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome,' reflecting a physical and emotional response to potentially painful situations. The transition of the term into English began in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, when it evolved to describe not only a physical reaction but also an emotional one tied to discomfort. Over the centuries, 'wince' has retained its primary meaning related to pain or fear, and it continues to be widely used in contemporary English to describe involuntary reactions to various forms of distress.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,271, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.