barely flinch

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

to show almost no physical reaction to something surprising or painful

flinchADVERB + flinch

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barely

Examples (10)

  • He barely flinched when the needle went in.
  • She barely flinched at the loud crash outside.
  • The soldier barely flinched when the explosion went off.
  • Despite the pain, he barely flinched during the procedure.
  • The experienced nurse barely flinched at the sight of blood.
  • Even when startled, she barely flinched at the sudden noise.
  • The boxer barely flinched when his opponent threw a punch.
  • He barely flinched as the dentist began drilling.
  • The paramedic barely flinched at the gruesome scene.
  • She barely flinched when the door slammed shut behind her.