wincing

Verb

To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress.

ریشه

Derived from the Old English 'wincian', meaning 'to blink or wink'.

مثال

• He was wincing in pain.
• She winced at the sharp retort.
• I winced at the memory of my embarrassing performance.

ترکیب‌های رایج

wince at wince in pain wince with discomfort