wince
/wˈɪns/
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Definitions
Noun
the facial expression of sudden pain
Noun
a reflex response to sudden pain
Verb
draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
Verb
make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"