Wince Definition & Meaning
wince
- noun
- the facial expression of sudden pain
- a reflex response to sudden pain
- verb
- draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
- make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"
"Wince" in song lyrics
See how wince is used in real songs:
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"The timid...they wince"
Hieorglyphics — Powers That Be -
"Get tense and wince"
Kool Moe Dee — I'm Hittin' Hard -
"definition of wince"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with wince
Usage tips for "wince"
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