flinch back

Frequency: 4.10.9 per million words

to move back or away from someone or something suddenly

flinchADVERB + flinch

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Examples (10)

  • She flinched back when the dog suddenly barked.
  • The child flinched back from the hot stove.
  • He couldn't help but flinch back at the loud noise.
  • The patient flinched back as the needle approached.
  • She flinched back instinctively when he raised his hand.
  • The cat flinched back from the sudden movement.
  • He flinched back in horror at the sight.
  • The horse flinched back when thunder rumbled overhead.
  • She flinched back against the wall in fear.
  • The witness flinched back from the defendant's glare.