| Front | flinch |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /flɪntʃ/NAmE /flɪntʃ/ verb [intransitive]to make a sudden movement with your face or body as a result of pain, fear, surprise, etcHe met my gaze without flinching.  He didn't even flinch (= wasn't surprised) when I told him the price. ~ at sth He flinched at the sight of the blood.~ away She flinched away from the dog.  see also unflinching ˈflinch from sth| ˈflinch from doing sth (often used in negative sentences) to avoid thinking about or doing sth unpleasant He never flinched from facing up to trouble. |
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