Synonyms for Wince
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "wince"
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"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