wince

Example Sentences

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“Yeah, turns out she’s into one of her guy best frien—” Ethan stopped abruptly and had the decency to wince when he caught my panicked expression.

From Literature

Clare winced at the confession, which felt deeply personal and a little pathetic.

From Literature

It’s taking up space that could be used for food you actually want to eat — food that nourishes you, that doesn’t make you wince a little every time you see it.

From Salon

I winced and lowered the parasol so it covered my thighs.

From Literature

He attempts to gesture to his entire ensemble and ends up wincing, hand on his hip.

From Literature