wince
Translation
to flinch, to grimace, to recoil
Examples
He winced as the nurse gave him the injection.
He winced as the nurse gave him the injection.
She winced at his terrible joke.
She winced at his terrible joke.
Grammar Patterns
to wince ((at sth.)) to react to something unpleasant She winced at his terrible joke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flinch, grimace, recoil, cringe
Etymology
From Old English 'wincian' meaning 'to close the eyes, wink'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'winced' when you saw the 'prince'. The rhyme can help you remember it.