Answer:

winces

AnswerCrossword Clue
WINCESShows pain, in a way
WINCESTenses from pain
WINCESFlinches
WINCESReacts to pain, in a way
WINCESReacts to a shot, perhaps
WINCESShows discomfort
WINCESStarts
WINCESReacts to pain
WINCESFlinches.
WINCESDraws back suddenly.
WINCESRecoils in a way
WINCESShrinks
WINCESRecoils
WINCESReacts to a sudden pain
WINCESReacts to a sour note