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Term: Wincing

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To flinch or draw back suddenly, typically in pain or distress.

Description: Wincing is the act of recoiling or grimacing involuntarily in response to pain or discomfort.

Sample Sentences:

• She winced as the icy wind cut through her thin coat.
• He couldn't help but wince when the dentist drilled into his tooth.
• The actor managed to hide his pain, but his wincing eyes gave it away.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: An act or instance of wincing.

Description: A wincing can be a brief moment of recoiling or a reflexive movement made in response to pain or discomfort.

Sample Sentences:

• With a slight wincing, she pushed through the final moments of her exercise routine.
• He observed the wincing of his teammate when they landed awkwardly on the field.
• The wincing of the patient alerted the nurse that her touch caused pain.

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