wince from
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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.