Winced

verb

verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of wince form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

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flinchacheagonizeailanguishavoid

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"He winced as the nurse pushed the needle into his arm."

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