1. makes a quick, involuntary movement away from something unpleasant or frightening
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘flinch’

Examples

• She flinches whenever she hears loud noises.
• The dog flinches when strangers try to pet him.
• He flinches at the sight of blood.
• The patient flinches as the nurse prepares the injection.
• She never flinches from difficult conversations.
• The child flinches away from the hot stove.