flinch

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

draw back, as with fear or pain; funk; cringe; shrink; wince; recoil; quail

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: flinched; flinched; flinching

Example sentences with this word:

The older brother made his younger sister flinch when he jokingly tried to punch her arm.

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