Vocabulary Entry

flinch

|verb • noun

verb

To make a quick movement away from something painful or frightening.

Example Sentences

"She didn't flinch when the doctor gave her the shot."

"He flinched at the loud noise during the movie."

"Despite the intense heat, she refused to flinch from the flames."

noun

Example Sentences

"There was a noticeable flinch when the car backfired."

"His unexpected flinch revealed how startled he was."

"She felt a flinch of fear as she walked through the dark hallway."