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Flinch
flɪn(t)ʃ
Flinch definitions
verb
flinch
flinched
flinches
flinching
- make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise
"she flinched at the acidity in his voice"
wince start shy (away) recoil shrink pull back back away shy away draw back withdraw blench cringe squirm quiver shudder shiver tremble quake shake quail cower waver falter hesitate get cold feet blanch- avoid doing or becoming involved in (something) through fear or anxiety
"I rarely flinch from a fight when I'm sure of myself"