wince

• Substantivo que designa uma careta ou movimento involuntário leve do corpo, causado por dor, embaraço ou sofrimento.

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.

   Careta de dor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosflinchgrimace

• Verbo usado para descrever uma careta ou movimento corporal leve e involuntário, geralmente em resposta a dor ou sofrimento.

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.

   Encolher-se de dor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblenchcringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinchstart

2. React to unpleasantnessB2formal

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

   Reagir ao desagradável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblenchcringeflinchgrimacequailrecoilshrinkstart