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flinches | flincher |

As a verb flinches

is (flinch).

As a noun flincher is

one who flinches.

flinches

English

Verb

(head)
  • (flinch)

  • flinch

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • A reflexive jerking away.
  • My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes.

    Verb

  • To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.
  • * John Locke
  • A child, by a constant course of kindness, may be accustomed to bear very rough usage without flinching or complaining.
  • To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
  • To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
  • References

    flincher

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who flinches.
  • (Webster 1913)