wince

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wince

(verb)

Meaning

to make a face when in pain

Example

"She winced when the doctor gave her a shot."

Synonyms

flinchgrimace

Antonyms

smile

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'wincier', meaning to recoil.
Related word forms
  • noun: wince

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