Winced Meaning in English
word · lemma: wince
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Definition
To suddenly tighten your face or body, often because of pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for brief reactions to pain, embarrassment, or discomfort. Often appears with 'at' (winced at the sight), 'when' (winced when he heard), or after describing cause. Not used for extreme pain—more a small, automatic reaction.
Spanish: hacer una mueca de dolor - estremecersePortuguese (BR): fazer uma careta de dor - estremecer-sePortuguese (PT): fazer uma careta de dor - estremecer-seChinese (Simplified): 皱眉（因疼痛或不适） - 畏缩Chinese (Traditional): 皺眉（因疼痛或不適） - 畏縮Hindi: चेहरा सिकोड़ना (दर्द या असुविधा से)Arabic: يتجهم (من الألم أو عدم الراحة) - ينتفضBengali: সঙ্কুচিত হয়ে ওঠা - মুখ বিকৃত করাRussian: поморщился - скривилсяJapanese: 顔をしかめたVietnamese: nhăn mặt - cau màyKorean: 찡그리다Turkish: yüzünü buruşturmakUrdu: چہرہ بگاڑنا - منہ بناناIndonesian: meringis - menyeringai kesakitan
Example Sentences
She winced when the doctor touched her arm.
basic
He winced at the loud noise.
basic
I winced in pain when I stepped on the rock.
basic
The teacher's harsh words made her winced with embarrassment.
natural
He winced as he recalled the embarrassing moment.
natural
She winced at the taste of the sour lemon.
natural