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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 hinder or impede the movement or progress of

To make or cause to appear more youthful; to give new energy or vigor to.

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

to have or include within; to restrain or control

to spoil or damage the appearance of something