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wince vs cringe

cringe vs wince

wince and cringe both are nouns.

wince and cringe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wince Yes No Yes No
cringe Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wince and cringe are synonyms defined as:
  • wince and cringe: draw back, as with fear or pain
Other synonyms of wince include flinch, funk, quail, recoil, shrink, squinch.
wince (noun) cringe (noun)
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)
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
Difference between wince and cringe

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