Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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wince | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cringe | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wince (noun) | cringe (noun) |
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a reflex response to sudden pain | A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling. |
the facial expression of sudden pain | some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame |
wince (verb) | cringe (verb) |
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make a face indicating disgust or dislike | show submission or fear |
draw back, as with fear or pain | draw back, as with fear or pain |