WINCINGS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word wincings. (close relations)
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| cringes | verbv | |||||
noun • some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame • A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling. verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • show submission or fear | ||||||
| flinches | verbv | |||||
noun • a reflex response to sudden pain verb • draw back, as with fear or pain | ||||||
| grimaces | verbv | |||||
noun • a contorted facial expression verb • contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | ||||||
| quivers | verbv | |||||
noun • an almost pleasurable sensation of fright • a shaky motion • case for holding arrows • the act of vibrating verb • shake with fast, tremulous movements • move back and forth very rapidly • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion | ||||||
| recoils | verbv | |||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||
| shrinks | verbv | |||||
noun • a physician who specializes in psychiatry verb • wither, as with a loss of moisture • draw back, as with fear or pain • reduce in size; reduce physically • become smaller or draw together • decrease in size, range, or extent | ||||||
| twitches | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition verb • make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion • move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • squeeze tightly between the fingers • move or pull with a sudden motion | ||||||
| winces | verbv | |||||
noun • the facial expression of sudden pain • a reflex response to sudden pain verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • make a face indicating disgust or dislike | ||||||
