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wince

verb

/wɪns/

Meaning

To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.

He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.

make someone wince

flinch, recoil, grimace, shrink, cringe

face, confront, endure

wince in pain, wince slightly, wince at the sight, wince visibly

To clearly identify or explain a subject.

to fall straight down at high speed

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

To make something full; occupy completely.

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.