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WINCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Wince.

How to pronounce wince:

US

Wince - as a noun

The facial expression of sudden pain

A reflex response to sudden pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flinch

Wince - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchfunkquailrecoilshrinksquinch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a face indicating disgust or dislike

Example: "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"

Example Sentences

"He winced in pain as the needle entered his arm."
"She winced at the bright sunlight after being in a dark room for hours."
"I winced when I heard the loud crash."
"The loud screech made everyone wince."
"He winced at the sight of blood."
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Word Game Points

Is WINCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wince is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WINCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WINCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wince is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WINCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is WINCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wince is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WINCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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