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wince v. [
flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, recoil, quail] draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
. wn #2
wince v. make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"
. wn #3
wince n. the facial expression of sudden pain
. wn #4
wince n. [
flinch] a reflex response to sudden pain
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