😖flinch

verb
/flɪntʃ/

Meaning

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

Example Sentences

He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.

Example Expressions

not flinch

Synonyms

recoil, shrink, withdraw, cringe, wince

Antonyms

endure, face, confront

Collocations

flinch from, flinch at, without flinching

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