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shrink vs wince

wince vs shrink

shrink and wince both are nouns.

shrink and wince both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrink Yes No Yes No
wince Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shrink and wince are synonyms defined as:
  • shrink and wince: draw back, as with fear or pain
Other synonyms of shrink include cringe, flinch, funk, quail, recoil, squinch.
shrink (noun) wince (noun)
a physician who specializes in psychiatry a reflex response to sudden pain
the facial expression of sudden pain
shrink (verb) wince (verb)
become smaller or draw together make a face indicating disgust or dislike
reduce in size; reduce physically draw back, as with fear or pain
wither, as with a loss of moisture
decrease in size, range, or extent
draw back, as with fear or pain
Difference between shrink and wince

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