Definition of Flinch
Flinch
flin·ch
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To draw back or away suddenly, often in fear or pain.
e.g. The boxer flinched as his opponent threw a powerful punch.
(verb)
the act of tensing the muscles involuntarily in anticipation of discomfort, which is a flinch;
e.g. The memory came back to her, and with a little flinch of her shoulders, she tried to shake it off.
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