- FLINCH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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
- FLINCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
FLINCH definition: 1 to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear: 2 to make a sudden, small movement… Learn more
- FLINCH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
If you flinch, you make a small sudden movement, especially when something surprises you or hurts you
- flinch verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of flinch verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 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 - definition of flinch by The Free Dictionary
1 to draw back suddenly, as from pain, shock, etc; wince: he flinched as the cold water struck him 2 (often foll by from) to avoid contact (with); shy away: he never flinched from his duty 4 (Card Games) a card game in which players build sequences
- Flinch Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
FLINCH meaning: 1 : to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt; 2 : to show fear to hesitate from doing something unpleasant or dangerous often + at or from
- Flinch - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocabulary. com
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 and meaning - Wordnik
flinch: To start or wince involuntarily, as from surprise or pain
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