Synonyms for

Flinch

Verb / flɪntʃ / Another word for flinch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as a reaction to something unpleasant or frightening

Synonyms & similar words

recoil cringe funk shrink quail squinch wince cringe wince shrink start quail recoil shudder tremble blink hesitate dodge avoid withdraw retreat cower shy

Example sentences

  1. I flinched when the ball hit me in the face.
  2. The cat flinched when I pet her too hard.
  3. He flinched at the thought of going to the dentist.
  4. She flinched when she saw the spider crawling on the wall.
  5. The soldier didn't flinch when the bomb went off.

Quotes

  • Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.
  • The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
  • Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

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