wince
To make a small sudden movement because of pain or embarrassment.
wince in a sentence
- Ben winced as the nurse dabbed the graze on his knee.
- The lemon was so sour that it made Priya wince and screw up her whole face.
Words that mean something similar
flinch, shudder, twitch
More words about movement & action
- wrench: To pull or twist something suddenly and forcefully.
- writhe: To twist and turn your body about, often in pain.
- abandon: To leave someone or something behind and never go back.
- accomplish: To finish something successfully after working at it.
- acquire: To get something and make it your own.
- agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
- aimless: Having no plan or purpose.
- amble: To walk in a slow, relaxed way.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test