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wince
Synonyms and Antonyms of wince
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
- winced at the movie's graphic depiction of combat injuries
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recoil, shrink, flinch, wince, blench, quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste. recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust.
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- recoiled at the suggestion of stealing
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- shrank from the unpleasant truth
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- faced her accusers without flinching
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- winced in pain
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- stood their ground without blenching
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- quailed before the apparition
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