wince

noun

  1. 1

    a reflex response to sudden pain

  2. 2

    the facial expression of sudden pain

verb

  1. 1

    make a face indicating disgust or dislike

    She winced when she heard his pompous speech

  2. 2

    draw back, as with fear or pain

    she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf

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