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Definition of flinch verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

flinch

 verb
verb
NAmE//flɪntʃ//
 
[intransitive]Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they flinch
 
he / she / it flinches
 
past simple flinched
 
-ing form flinching
 
 
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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
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