wince

• اسم يشير إلى تقلص أو حركة لا إرادية خفيفة في الوجه أو الجسم تنشأ عن الألم أو الخجل أو المعاناة.

A noun referring to a slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically caused by pain, embarrassment, or distress.

1. Facial expression of painB2formal

   A slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain, distress, or embarrassment.

   تجهم الألم

   • He gave a wince when the doctor touched his wound.
   • A wince crossed her face as she tasted the sour lemon.
   • The sight of the needle caused a visible wince.

   المرادفاتflinchgrimace

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف تقلّص أو حركة لا إرادية خفيفة في الوجه أو الجسم، تحدث عادةً ردًّا على ألم أو انزعاج أو اشمئزاز.

A verb used to describe a slight, involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body, typically in response to pain or distress.

1. React to painB2formal

   To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement due to pain, distress, or embarrassment.

   التجهم من الألم

   • He winced as the doctor injected the needle.
   • She winced when she touched the hot pan.
   • The patient winced with every movement of his injured arm.

   المرادفاتblenchcringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinchstart

2. React to unpleasantnessB2formal

   To show a reaction of discomfort or distaste to something unpleasant.

   التفاعل مع المكروه

   • He winced at the terrible smell coming from the kitchen.
   • She winced when she heard the screeching sound of the chalk.
   • The audience winced at the awkward joke.

   المرادفاتblenchcringeflinchgrimacequailrecoilshrinkstart