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wince
noun
verb
The facial expression of sudden pain
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wɪns
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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”
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She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
She winced when she heard his pompous speech
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