wince
//wɪns//
Verb
winceInfinitive
wincePresent tense
wincedPast tense
wincedPast participle
wincingPresent participle
wincesThird-person singular
1
To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.
She winced when the doctor gave her the injection.
2
To react with discomfort or embarrassment to something unpleasant or awkward.
She winced when she remembered the embarrassing moment.
Noun
1
A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.
She gave a wince when the doctor touched her injured arm.