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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesgrimacer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: grimacer
"Elle a grimacé à cause de la douleur."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement out of pain or distress.
"She winced at the sharp pain in her ankle."
- 1
A slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.
"His wince revealed how much the injury hurt."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'wince' originates from the Middle English 'wincen', which is derived from the Old English 'wincian', meaning 'to bend' or 'to shrink'. Its usage has evolved to describe a physical reaction to pain or discomfort, often indicating a momentary flinch or grimace.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Wince" is said worldwide
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grimacer
Transliteration: grimacer
"Elle a grimacé à cause de la douleur."
zucken
Transliteration: zucken
"Er zuckte vor Schmerz zusammen."
sussultare
Transliteration: sussultare
"Ha sussultato per il dolore."
estremecerse
Transliteration: estremecerse
"Se estremeció por el dolor."
estremecer
Transliteration: estremecer
"Ele estremeceu de dor."
सिकुड़ना
Transliteration: sikuḍnā
"वह दर्द से सिकुड़ गया।"
皱眉
Transliteration: zhòu méi
"他因疼痛皱眉。"
움츠리다
Transliteration: umchurida
"그는 고통에 움츠렸다."
身を縮める
Transliteration: mi o chijimeru
"彼は痛みで身を縮めた。"
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