wincing Meaning & Definition
ˈwin(t)s
What Does Wincing Mean?
Wincing is a verb that means to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain).
Wincing in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwin(t)s/ |
| Synonyms | blenching, cringing and flinching |
| Antonyms | advancing, approaching and nearing |
| First known use | 1748 |
Wincing Definition (Verb)
- to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
Synonyms of Wincing
blenchingcringingflinchingquailingrecoilingshrinkingsquinchingblenchcringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinch
Wincing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Wincing
Wincing in a Sentence
A horse winces.
winced at the movie's graphic depiction of combat injuries
Word Forms & Grammar
winced
winc·ing
wince noun
wince
winces
wincing
wincing (comparative more wincing, superlative most wincing)
wincing (plural wincings)
Words That Rhyme With Wincing
Origin of Wincing
Middle English wynsen to kick out, start, from Anglo-French *wincer, *guincer to shift direction, dodge, by-form of guenchir, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wenken, wankōn to totter wench
First Known Use
circa 1748
Questions People Ask About Wincing
What part of speech is wincing?
Wincing is a verb.
What is another word for wincing?
Close synonyms of wincing are blenching, cringing and flinching. See the full list of wincing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of wincing?
Antonyms of wincing include advancing, approaching, nearing and bearding.