flinch

to consistently show no fear or hesitation

to show no fear or hesitation in a specific situation

to show a reaction that is easy for others to see

to show almost no physical reaction to something surprising or painful

to show almost no physical reaction to something surprising or painful

to make a small, quick movement as a reaction

to make a small, quick movement as a reaction

to feel a reaction internally but not show it physically

to move back or away from someone or something suddenly

to move back or away from someone or something suddenly

to come very close to showing a reaction of pain or surprise but stopping oneself

to cause someone to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear

to react with a sudden movement to something unpleasant or painful, such as a sight or a sound

to move away from someone or something out of fear or pain; can also be used figuratively to mean avoiding something unpleasant.

to react by flinching due to a specific cause, like pain or force