noun a facial expression indicating pain, disgust, or discomfort
verb to flinch or grimace in response to pain or distress
The character winced in pain as they were struck by the villain.
The traumatic memory caused her to wince every time she thought about it.
The patient winced when the doctor touched their injured arm.
The athlete winced in agony after twisting their ankle during the game.
The dentist noticed the patient wincing during the procedure.
The character winced in pain as he described the accident in vivid detail.
The patient winced when discussing their traumatic experience.