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flinch

verb

/flɪntʃ/

Meaning

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

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

not flinch

recoil, shrink, withdraw, cringe, wince

endure, face, confront

flinch from, flinch at, without flinching

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something

To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

to depart from an established course; to differ