wincing Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb draw back, as with fear or pain
squinch; flinch; recoil; wince; quail; cringe; shrink; funk.
- she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
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verb make a face indicating disgust or dislike
wince.
- She winced when she heard his pompous speech
WordNet
Win"cing noun
Definitions
The act of washing cloth, dipping it in dye, etc., with a wince. Knight.