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Vocabulary Entry
wince
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a slight involuntary movement or gesture of the body out of pain or discomfort.
Example Sentences
"She winced when the doctor used the needle."
"He winced at the loud noise from the firecracker."
"The child winced as he fell on the rough ground."
N
noun
A slight grimace or movement of the body caused by pain, discomfort, or distress.
Example Sentences
"His wince revealed how much the injury hurt him."
"She felt a wince as she watched the scary scene in the movie."
"The wince on his face was enough to tell us he was in trouble."