flinch away
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to move back or away from someone or something suddenly
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Examples (10)
- She flinched away from the sudden loud noise.
- The child flinched away when the doctor approached with the needle.
- He couldn't help but flinch away from her angry glare.
- The cat flinched away from the unexpected touch.
- She flinched away from him when he raised his voice.
- The patient flinched away from the bright examination light.
- He visibly flinched away from the spider on the wall.
- She instinctively flinched away from the hot stove.
- The horse flinched away from the trainer's sudden movement.
- He flinched away from the camera flash during the interview.