verb
- drew back or tensed the muscles involuntarily, as from pain or distress
Usage: past tense of wince
Examples
- She winced when the doctor gave her the injection.
- He winced at the sound of nails on a chalkboard.
- The patient winced as the nurse cleaned the wound.
- I winced when I heard about the accident.
- She winced in pain after twisting her ankle.
- He winced at the memory of his embarrassing mistake.