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to wince
01
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
wince
3rd person singular
winces
past simple
winced
past participle
winced
Examples
He winced as he touched the hot stove with his bare hand.
Wince
01
a brief facial expression that reveals sudden pain, embarrassment, or discomfort
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
winces
Examples
A wince crossed his face when the dentist pressed on the sore tooth.
02
an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles
Examples
His wince was followed by a quick pull of his hand from the hot pan.
