Pained reaction Crossword Clue

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Pained reaction Crossword Answer

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OUCH

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. draw back, as with fear or pain
2. make a face indicating disgust or dislike
(noun)
1. a reflex response to sudden pain
2. the facial expression of sudden pain

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

REACTION (noun)
1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
PAINED (adjective)
1. emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

OUCH
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