wince
gb/wˈɪns/ us/wˈɪns/
B1
English
~ 1400
összerezzen, elfintorodik, összerezzenés, fintor
VERB
B1
1
összerezzen
B2
elfintorodik
B2
Usage pattern:
to wince at [something]
She winced as the nurse cleaned the cut.
Összerezzent, amikor a nővér kitisztította a sebet.
He winced at the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
Összerezzent a krétatáblán csikorgó körmök hangjától.
I couldn't help but wince when I saw the high price.
He winced in pain when he twisted his ankle.
They winced at the bitter taste of the medicine.
Learner examples
She winced when she touched the hot pan.
Összerezzent, amikor hozzáért a forró serpenyőhöz.
I winced when I saw the broken glass.
Összerezzentem, amikor megláttam a törött üveget.
He winced at the loud noise.
They winced when they tasted the sour fruit.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wince' with 'wink'. 'Wince' is about reacting to pain or discomfort, not closing one eye.
Meaning
Make sudden movement from pain
Collocations
wince in pain
|wince at the sight
|make someone wince
|wince inwardly
Synonyms
flinch (Suggests a quick, reflexive physical reaction, often involving pulling back.)
Antonyms
face (To meet or confront something unpleasant without showing discomfort.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To quickly move your face or body because something hurts or feels bad.
To make a quick, slight movement of the face or body as a reaction to pain, discomfort, or something unpleasant.
NOUN
B1
2
fintor
B2
Her only reaction to the injection was a slight wince.
Az injekcióra mindössze egy enyhe összerezzenés volt a reakciója.
With a wince, he stood up from the chair.
Összerezzenve állt fel a székből.
I caught the wince on his face when he heard the criticism.
Learner examples
He gave a wince when he hurt his hand.
Összerezzent, amikor megütötte a kezét.
She stood up with a wince.
Összerezzenve állt fel.
I saw a wince on her face.
Meaning
A quick movement from pain
Collocations
a slight wince
|with a wince
|give a wince
Synonyms
flinch (Can describe both bodily and facial reactions to sudden pain or shock.)
Antonyms
composure (The state of remaining calm and showing no outward reaction.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small, quick move of your face or body that shows you feel pain or something unpleasant.
A quick, slight movement of the face or body that shows pain, discomfort, or dislike.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wince
IPA
GB/wˈɪns/
US/wˈɪns/
Syllables & stress
wince (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (wince)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: wince
Verb
- Base: wince
- 3rd Person Singular: winces
- Present Participle: wincing
- Past: winced
Word family
Forms
winces
verb
wincing
verb
winced
verb
Advanced or less common
unwincing
adjective
Expressions
make someone wince
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn wˈɪns/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to react in pain/discomfort
To cause someone to have a quick movement because something hurts or feels bad to them.
Examples
- The dentist's drill made him wince.
- That memory still makes me wince years later.
wince at the thought of
1/wˈɪns ˈæt ðə θˈɔt əv/
fixed phrase
React with discomfort to an idea
To feel and show discomfort when you think about something unpleasant.
Examples
- She winced at the thought of speaking in public.
- I wince at the thought of how much that will cost.