wince — to show pain or distress suddenly and briefly in the face
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to show pain or distress suddenly and briefly in the face
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪns/
Korean meaning: 고통이나 불쾌감으로 얼굴을 찡그리다, 움찔하다
Korean pronunciation: **윈**스
Example Sentences
- My dad winces every time he sees the credit card bill.
- I wince whenever I remember my embarrassing speech at the wedding.
- The dentist noticed her wince and applied more anesthetic.
wince
VERB//wɪns//
to show pain or distress suddenly and briefly in the face
The patient winces as the nurse gives the injection
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The prince learned to wince since that day
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old North French 'wincier,' possibly derived from a Germanic source related to 'wench' (to pull or turn). The word entered Middle English and has cognates in other Germanic languages.
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“My dad winces every time he sees the credit card bill.”
“I wince whenever I remember my embarrassing speech at the wedding.”
“The dentist noticed her wince and applied more anesthetic.”
“Students wince when the teacher mentions the final exam.”
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