Meaning & use
wince
To make a sudden, slight grimace or flinch as a reaction to pain, embarrassment, or discomfort.
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He winced as the nurse cleaned the cut on his knee.
She winced at the memory of her awkward speech from years ago.
A note on using this word
Wince is a brief, involuntary reaction, unlike 'cringe,' which can describe a longer, more sustained feeling of discomfort or embarrassment.
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