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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