Wince vs. Winced — What's the Difference?

Wince (28 April 1996 – 2016) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. In a racing career which lasted from June 1998 to May 1999 she ran nine times and won four races.

To shrink or start involuntarily, as in pain or distress; flinch.

To shrink or start involuntarily, as in pain or distress; flinch.

A shrinking or startled movement or gesture.

A shrinking or startled movement or gesture.

Simple past tense and past participle of wince

A sudden movement or gesture of shrinking away.

A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment at will.

(intransitive) To flinch as if in pain or distress.

(transitive) To wash (cloth), dip it in dye, etc., with the use of a wince.

To kick or flounce when unsteady or impatient.

To shrink, as from a blow, or from pain; to flinch; to start back.

To kick or flounce when unsteady, or impatient at a rider; as, a horse winces.

The act of one who winces.

A reel used in dyeing, steeping, or washing cloth; a winch. It is placed over the division wall between two wince pits so as to allow the cloth to descend into either compartment. at will.

The facial expression of sudden pain

A reflex response to sudden pain

Draw back, as with fear or pain;

Make a face indicating disgust or dislike;