Definition of Wincing

flinching or grimacing involuntarily as a result of pain or anguish

Examples of Wincing in a sentence

As soon as the abused dog sees a belt, he begins wincing out of fear.  🔊

Wincing, Rick rubbed his injured elbow.  🔊

Because Laura is still in love with her ex-boyfriend, she couldn’t help wincing when she read his engagement announcement.  🔊

Wincing from the pain of a migraine, Elaine struggled to get through her final exam.  🔊

Wincing, Tom held the bruised fist he had used to punch his boss.  🔊

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