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.