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Meaning of 'wince' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Wince [ n.]
- The act of one who winces.
- A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment. at will.
2 . Wince [ v. i.]
- To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back.
- To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; as, a horse winces.

Meaning of 'wince' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . wince [ v]
Meaning (1):
- draw back, as with fear or pain
Example in sentence:
  • she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
Meaning (2):
- make a face indicating disgust or dislike
Example in sentence:
  • She winced when she heard his pompous speech

Nearby Words:

win winced wincer wincey winch wincing wincopipe wind wind-break wind-broken

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