wince

🇺🇸 /wɪns/ 🇬🇧 /wɪns/
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noun
R

A quick, involuntary grimace showing discomfort or embarrassment.

She gave a wince when she saw the needle.

彼女は針を見た時に眉をひそめた。

verb
R

To make a quick, involuntary grimace due to pain or embarrassment.

I wince every time I remember that embarrassing moment.

その恥ずかしい瞬間を思い出すたびに、私は眉をひそめる。

translation

n. 眉間を寄せる
v. 眉を寄せる

語形変化

3rd Present winces
Progressive wincing
Past winced
Plural winces
Perfect winced