[V] ~ (at sth) to suddenly make an expression with your face that shows that you are feeling pain or embarrassment:
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his left leg. * I still wince when I think about that stupid thing I said.
wince noun [usuallysing.]:
a wince of pain
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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