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- Dictionaryflinch/flɪn(t)ʃ/
verb
- 1. make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear, pain, or surprise: "she flinched at the acidity in his voice" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an act of flinching: "‘Don't call me that,’ he said with a flinch"
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FLINCH definition: 1. to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear: 2. to make a sudden, small movement…. Learn more.
The meaning of FLINCH is to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince; also : to tense the muscles involuntarily in anticipation of discomfort. How to use flinch in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Flinch.
1. To start or wince involuntarily, as from surprise or pain. 2. To recoil, as from something unpleasant or difficult; shrink. n. An act or instance of starting, wincing, or recoiling. [Obsolete French flenchir, of Germanic origin .] flinch′er n. flinch′ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
FLINCH meaning: 1. to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear: 2. to make a sudden, small movement…. Learn more.
verb (used without object) to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant. Synonyms: blench, withdraw, recoil. to shrink under pain; wince. Croquet. to let the foot slip from the ball in the act of croqueting.
to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etc. He met my gaze without flinching. He didn’t even flinch (= wasn’t surprised) when I told him the price. flinch at something He flinched at the sight of the blood. flinch away She flinched away from the dog. see also unflinching. Extra Examples.
To flinch is to react to pain by wincing, pulling away, or cringing. Often it's used to describe a person who shows a moment of weakness or fright: he was so tough, I thought he'd never flinch, but snakes really freak him out.
FLINCH definition: 1. to make a sudden movement backwards because you are afraid or in pain: 2. to avoid doing…. Learn more.
If you flinch, you make a small sudden movement, especially when something surprises you or hurts you.
Flinch definition: To start or wince involuntarily, as from surprise or pain.
