Definition of Flinch
Flinch
flinch
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(verb)
to withdraw, shy away or make a quick or nervous movement indicating surprise, fear or pain;
e.g. She flinched at the cruelty of her teacher.
(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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