wince from

Frequency: 6.01.2 per million words

reacting to a source of physical pain

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Examples (10)

  • He couldn't help but wince from the sharp pain in his leg.
  • She tried not to wince from the extreme cold of the water.
  • The little girl winced from the sting of the iodine on her cut.
  • Every time he shifted his weight, he would wince from the old injury.
  • I saw him wince from the sudden, jarring sound.
  • The dog winced from the gentle pressure on its sore paw.
  • She visibly winced from the unexpected electric shock.
  • They both winced from the intense heat radiating from the oven.
  • He would often wince from the dull ache in his back.
  • Don't wince from the needle; it will be over quickly.