Answer: WINCES

AnswerCrossword Clue
WINCESDraws back suddenly.
winceswincing movement
wincesto shrink back, as from pain or a blow
wincesWINCE, to flinch (to shrink back involuntarily)
WINCESReacts to a sour note
WINCESReacts to a sudden pain
WINCESRecoils
WINCESShrinks
WINCESRecoils in a way
WINCESShows pain, in a way
WINCESFlinches.
WINCESReacts to pain
WINCESStarts
WINCESShows discomfort
WINCESReacts to a shot, perhaps
WINCESReacts to pain, in a way
WINCESFlinches
WINCESTenses from pain