wince at

Examples (10)

• He winced at her harsh tone.
• She switched on the light, wincing at the sudden brightness.
• I always wince at the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard.
• The dentist told him to try not to wince at the drill.
• She winced slightly at the thought of the upcoming exam.
• Even years later, he still winces at the memory of his public speaking mishap.
• The audience winced at the protagonist's terrible singing.
• You could see him wince at the cold water splashing on his face.
• He couldn't help but wince at the painful news.
• Don't wince at constructive criticism; it's meant to help.