the facial expression of sudden pain
a reflex response to sudden pain
[ Syn: flinch ]
draw back, as with fear or pain; she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
[ Syn: flinch , squinch , funk , cringe , shrink , recoil , quail ]
make a face indicating disgust or dislike; She winced when she heard his pompous speech'
