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shrink back vs wince

wince vs shrink back

shrink back is not a noun while wince is a noun.

shrink back and wince both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shrink back No No Yes No
wince Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wince is a hypernym of shrink back; that is, wince is a word with a broader meaning than shrink back:
  • shrink back: pull away from a source of disgust or fear
  • wince: draw back, as with fear or pain
Other hypernyms of shrink back include cringe, flinch, funk, quail, recoil, shrink, squinch.
shrink back (noun) wince (noun)
a reflex response to sudden pain
the facial expression of sudden pain
shrink back (verb) wince (verb)
pull away from a source of disgust or fear make a face indicating disgust or dislike
draw back, as with fear or pain
Difference between shrink back and wince

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