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- [wins]
- /wɪns/
- /wɪns/
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- [wins]
- /wɪns/
Definitions of winced word
- verb without object winced to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; start; flinch. 1
- noun winced a wincing or shrinking movement; a slight start. 1
- noun winced Give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress. 1
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Origin of winced
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 Winced
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winced 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for winced
verb winced
- scowled — to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner.
- shuddered — to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.
- flinched — to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
- gasped — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
- blanched — to force back or to one side; head off, as a deer or other quarry.
Antonyms for winced
verb winced
- smiled — to assume a facial expression indicating pleasure, favor, or amusement, but sometimes derision or scorn, characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth.
- faced — having a specified kind of face or number of faces (usually used in combination): a sweet-faced child; the two-faced god.
- met — simple past tense and past participle of meet1 .
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