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noun

wincing

noun
1
A sudden facial grimace made in reaction to pain, embarrassment, or something unpleasant.
"His wincing gave away how much the injection hurt."

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In plain EnglishThe involuntary screwed-up face people make when something hurts or is cringe-worthy.

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wincings plural

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