English Definition
v. shrink back in pain
Significado en Español
estremecerse, hacer una mueca
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
co rúm lại, giật mình
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wince (flinch)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “wince”:
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A
celebrate
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B
avoid
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C
flinch
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D
smile
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C — flinch.
“wince” means v. shrink back in pain
Common questions about “wince”
What does “wince” mean?
wince — v. shrink back in pain. In Chinese: 退缩，畏缩.
How do you pronounce “wince”?
wince is pronounced /wɪns/. It breaks into 1 syllable: wince.
Is “wince” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. wince appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wince”?
wince (flinch)
