wince

• Sustantivo que denota una ligera mueca o movimiento involuntario del cuerpo causado por dolor, incomodidad o vergüenza.

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.

   Mueca de dolor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosflinchgrimace

• Verbo que describe una mueca o movimiento corporal leve e involuntario, generalmente como respuesta al dolor, al miedo o a una sensación desagradable.

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.

   hacer una mueca de dolor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblenchcringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinchstart

2. React to unpleasantnessB2formal

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

   Estremecerse (por dolor o desagrado)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblenchcringeflinchgrimacequailrecoilshrinkstart