Definition of Wince
to make a tensing movement as a result of distress or pain
Examples of Wince in a sentence
The electric shock made the dog wince. 🔊
When Frank’s boss told him he had to work late, he could not help but wince. 🔊
Did you see the horse wince when its rider struck it? 🔊
As soon as the coach saw his star football player wince, he removed him from the game. 🔊
I wince whenever the nurse gives me a shot. 🔊
Whenever the A-List actor looks at some of his earlier work, he cannot help but wince at his inexperience. 🔊
The awful movie made the critic wince. 🔊
Because I do not like snakes, I wince every time I see one on television. 🔊
Hiring managers wince when they receive resumes filled with spelling errors. 🔊
Although the little boy did not appear to wince when he fell, he did run crying to his mother. 🔊
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