flinch
Translation
to flinch, to wince, to recoil
Examples
He didn't even flinch when he saw the needle.
He didn't even flinch when he saw the needle.
She flinched away from his touch.
She flinched away from his touch.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear He didn't flinch at the loud noise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wince, recoil, shrink; Antonyms: face, confront
Etymology
From Old French 'flenchir' meaning 'to bend, turn aside'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something flying at your face; your natural reaction is to 'flinch'.