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Definition of winced : of Wince

Synonyms:

faltered, flinched, cowered, blinked, recoiled, shrunk, shrank

Usage examples:

• Winona winced at the term- it seemed to carry sinister implications. - "The Wrong Twin", Harry Leon Wilson.
• At this Lucy winced with sensitive modesty, and for once a shade of vexation showed itself on her lovely features. - "Love Me Little, Love Me Long", Charles Reade Edition: 10 Language: English.
• He flushed up so vividly that she winced, then added quickly: " I didn't mean that, Mr. Hamil; I knew you were worth it when I did it." - "The Firing Line", Robert W. Chambers.