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winced

/wɪnsd/ verb · British & US
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What does winced mean?

verb

to draw back one's head or body in sudden pain or distaste, or to show a sudden feeling of pain or distaste; to feel or show a sudden feeling of pain or distaste.

Example

"She winced as she stubbed her toe on the bedframe."

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