CEFR B2

wince

verb

Meaning

A slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically in response to pain or distress.

Examples

She couldn't help but wince as the doctor pressed on her bruised arm.
The loud, unexpected noise made everyone in the room wince.

Synonyms: flinch, grimace, recoil, cringe

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wince (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /wɪns/

Definition

A slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically in response to pain or distress.

Examples

She couldn't help but wince as the doctor pressed on her bruised arm.
The loud, unexpected noise made everyone in the room wince.
He tried to hide his discomfort, but a small wince gave him away.

How to Use wince

wince at something (prepositional phrase): To react with a wince to a particular stimulus (sound, sight, thought). — "The audience members winced at the sudden, jarring chord from the orchestra."

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