Definition of wince

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• wince is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• wince is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• wince is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of wince

• draw back, as with fear or pain (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. cringe
  2. flinch
  3. funk
  4. quail
  5. recoil
  6. shrink
  7. squinch
• a reflex response to sudden pain (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. flinch
• make a face indicating disgust or dislike (verb)

  Examples

  1. She winced when she heard his pompous speech
• the facial expression of sudden pain (noun)

See definition of wince in Merriam Webster