0 past simple and past participle of wince --
1 to show pain suddenly and for a short time in the face, often moving the head back at the same time: --
Those closest to the scientific fields under discussion, geology and vertebrate paleontology, certainly winced, particularly as they found themselves quoted, mentioned, or misspelled.
He winced when the auditor's report was mentioned, and it is worthwhile looking at that report.
I not only winced, but grimaced, and looked even more ugly.
I winced slightly when he said that he would give full and constructive opposition.
Many of us have winced under the lash of his tongue, including myself on more than one occasion.
With people holding her, she went down the three steps and then saw the long approach and the stairs, and winced visibly.
They winced under their wry faces, afraid to stand and afraid to run away.
I didn't want to wince every time I saw a picture of myself.
