flinch
verbverb [intransitive]Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they flinch he / she / it flinches past simple flinched -ing form flinching
jump to other results 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 away She flinched away from the dog. see unflinching
Phrasal Verbsflinch from See flinch in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary