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wince

/wɪns/verb

उच्चारण विन्स

(दर्द या शर्म से) मुँह बनाना, सिहर उठना, कराहना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [I] ~ (at sth)

    to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows you are feeling pain or that you are embarrassed

    (दर्द या शर्म से) मुँह बनाना, सिहर उठना, कराहना

    • She winced as the nurse gave her the injection.
    • I still wince at the memory of that speech.

    Synonyms grimace flinch cringe recoil

noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually sing.]

    a sudden expression on your face that shows pain or embarrassment

    (दर्द या शर्म से) मुँह बिगड़ना, सिहरन

    • He gave a wince of pain as he stood up.
    • A wince crossed her face as the doctor touched the sore spot.

    Synonyms grimace flinch

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

grimace flinch cringe recoil

?Which word?

Do not confuse wince (to show pain on your face) and wink (to close one eye quickly as a signal).

Wince (चेहरे पर दर्द का भाव लाना) और wink (इशारे के लिए एक आँख झपकाना) में भ्रमित न हों।