wince
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/wɪns/
🇬🇧
/wɪns/
noun
R
A quick, involuntary grimace showing discomfort or embarrassment.
She gave a wince when she saw the needle.
verb
R
To make a quick, involuntary grimace due to pain or embarrassment.
I wince every time I remember that embarrassing moment.
translation
A quick, involuntary grimace showing discomfort or embarrassment.
To make a quick, involuntary grimace due to pain or embarrassment.
Word Forms
3rd Present
winces
Progressive
wincing
Past
winced
Plural
winces
Perfect
winced