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- [wins]
- /wɪns/
- /wɪns/
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- [wins]
- /wɪns/
Definitions of wince word
- verb without object wince to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch. 1
- noun wince winch1 (def 4). 1
- noun wince Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. 1
- intransitive verb wince reaction: flinch, recoil 1
- noun wince reaction: flinch, start 1
- intransitive verb wince feel embarrassed 1
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Origin of wince
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English winsen, variant of winchen, wenchen to kick < Anglo-French *wenc(h)ier; Old French guenc(h)ier < Germanic. Cf. wench, winch1
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Parts of speech for Wince
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wince popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
wince usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wince
verb wince
- grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
- scowl — to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
- shudder — to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.
- flinch — to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
- gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
Antonyms for wince
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