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wince

verb as in draw back

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She winces as a small cannula is delicately inserted into her cheek.

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Even many of those who initially winced warmed up to him.

If you thought the redistricting wars couldn’t get any hotter, wince again.

I ask, before wincing at the strength of her grip.

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He rubbed the fresh bump at the top of his skull and winced, but he seemed otherwise unharmed.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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