wince

verb
UK: /wɪns/
US: /wɪns/

  1. To show pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the face.

    1. I wince when I remember my first date with her.
    2. Seeing the accident photos made me wince with a feeling of empathy for victims.

Synonyms

flinch cringe grimace
wince noun

  1. An expression of pain or embarrassment on someone's face.

    1. His wince showed that he was hurt.
    2. She gave a slight wince as the nurse cleaned the wound on her knee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wince" is /wɪns/ in British English and /wɪns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wince": flinch, cringe, grimace.

Example usage of "wince": "I wince when I remember my first date with her.". More examples on the page.