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wincing

/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/

wincingnoun

/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/

Gerund/uncountable noun meaning the act or instance of wincing.

Definitions

An act or instance of wincing.

There was a collective wincing when the surgeon described the procedure.

wincinggerund / present participle

/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/

Used attributively as a participial adjective derived from the verb "wince".

Translations

морщащийся

He gave a wincing smile when he heard the bad news.

Он выдавил морщащуюся улыбку, когда услышал плохие новости.

Definitions

Displaying or characterized by an involuntary grimace or shrinking movement that shows pain or distress.

She managed a wincing smile as she stepped onto the injured ankle.

Synonyms

winceverb

wincing

Gerund

winced

Past Simple

winced

Past Participle

wincing

Gerund

/wɪns/

Translations

вздрогнуть

He couldn't help but wince at the loud noise.

Он не мог не вздрогнуть от громкого шума.

морщиться

She winced as the doctor cleaned the wound.

Она поморщилась, когда врач обработал рану.

Additional translations

уклониться

Definitions

To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.

She winced as the doctor cleaned the wound.

Synonyms

wincenoun

Definitions

A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.

Her wince was noticeable when the doctor touched her injured arm.