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flinch(dictionary)

flinch (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Old French; Origin: flenchir 'to turn aside']
to move your face or body away from someone or something because you are in pain, frightened, or upset
flinch at
::She flinched at the touch of his hand.
flinch from
::The boy flinched away from him.
to feel embarrassed or upset
flinch at
::Jo flinched at her sister's insensitivity.
not flinch from (doing) sth
to be willing to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant
::He never flinched from doing his duty.
-see also unflinching unflinching