Wince

/wɪns/

Synonyms for "wince" (112 found)

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draw backdraw induckevadeevasionfadefall backfallbackfalterfeel painfeel the pangsfight shyfight shy offlinchfunkgrimacehang backhang offhave a miseryhave qualms
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Verb(3 words)

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More general

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emotional responsefacial expressionfacial gesturegrimacejumpmake a facemovephysiological responsepull a facereactionreflex actionstartstartle

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3 entries
frowngrimacepained expression

Collocations

11 entries
genuine wincenervous wincepained expressionpainful wincesharp wincesmall wincewince atwince in painwince slightlywince when surprisedwince with fear

Inflections

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

6 total sentences available.

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You don't have to wince like that. I'll fix it so it doesn't hurt.

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Meanwhile, house parties and bar nights in college towns across the country are sparking outbreaks that make public health officials wince.

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I will not stir, nor wince, nor speak a word.

Source: wiktionary

“Perhaps it is because I have been excommunicated. It's absurd, but I feel like the Jackdaw of Rheims.” ¶ She winced and bowed her head. Each time that he spoke flippantly of the Church he caused her pain.

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