wince

n 1: the facial expression of sudden pain

2: a reflex response to sudden pain [syn: {flinch}]

v 1: draw back, as with fear [syn: {flinch}, {squinch}, {funk}, {cringe},

{shrink}, {recoil}, {quail}]

2: make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when

she heard his pompous speech"