Wince (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Flinch
• Shrink
• Funk
• Quail
• Squinch
• Cringe
• Recoil

Hypernyms

• Move

Hyponyms

• Retract
• Shrink Back

Related Words

• Wince (noun)

Meaning ²

Make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Hypernyms

• Pull A Face
• Make A Face

Related Words

• Wince (noun)