wince
US /wɪns/
UK /wɪns/
1.
fare una smorfia, sussultare
give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
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He winced as the doctor touched his injured arm.
Fece una smorfia quando il medico gli toccò il braccio ferito.
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She winced at the thought of the upcoming surgery.
Fece una smorfia al pensiero dell'imminente intervento chirurgico.
1.
smorfia, sussulto
an involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body
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A slight wince crossed his face as he tried to stand.
Una leggera smorfia gli attraversò il viso mentre cercava di alzarsi.
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She suppressed a wince as the cold water hit her skin.
Represse una smorfia quando l'acqua fredda le colpì la pelle.