winces

Meanings

• Verb

  To wince is to make a facial expression of pain or discomfort.

  - "He winced as he touched the hot stove."
  - "She winced when she saw the gruesome image."

• Verb

  To wince is also used figuratively to mean showing reluctance or uneasiness.

  - "The politician winced when asked about his controversial past."
  - "He winced at the thought of public speaking."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winces
fences , senses , denses , advances

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Variants

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wince , winced , winces , wincing

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Etymology

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Old English wincan, meaning 'to twist, contort'. The modern sense of 'making a face of pain' comes from the idea of twisting or distorting the face in response to pain.

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Trivia

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1. Winces is the name of a character in the popular video game 'Halo'.

2. Winces is also the name of a town in Australia.

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Culture

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Winces is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

How to Memorize "winces"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize making a face of pain or discomfort when you see or hear the word 'winces'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'winces' with the sensation of pain or discomfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Winces: Wince Inwardly, Never Endure Sudden Surprises' to help remember the definition.

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