Wince
/wɪns/
Wince – to make a quick, involuntary grimace or flinch, usually because of pain or embarrassment.
Examples
- Wince at the sharp pain in his tooth.
- She winced when the cold wind hit her face.
- The audience winces as the horror scene unfolds.
- They winced together at the sudden loud crash.
- He couldn't help wincing during the awkward joke.
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