wince
noun
- 1
a reflex response to sudden pain
- 2
the facial expression of sudden pain
verb
- 1
make a face indicating disgust or dislike
She winced when she heard his pompous speech
- 2
draw back, as with fear or pain
she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
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