definition of
wince

[1] #1 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] #2 wince v. make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech". wn

[3] #3 wince n. the facial expression of sudden pain. wn

[4] #4 wince n. [flinch] a reflex response to sudden pain. wn