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wince vs shrink

shrink vs wince

wince and shrink both are nouns.

wince and shrink both are verbs.

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

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