flinch

As verbs the difference between flinch and daunt

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while daunt is to discourage, intimidate.

As a noun flinch

is a reflexive jerking away.

As nouns the difference between flinch and quiver

is that flinch is a reflexive jerking away while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As verbs the difference between flinch and quiver

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

As nouns the difference between flinch and quake

is that flinch is a reflexive jerking away while quake is a trembling or shaking.

As verbs the difference between flinch and quake

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while quake is to tremble or shake.

As nouns the difference between rattle and flinch

is that rattle is a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another while flinch is a reflexive jerking away.

As verbs the difference between rattle and flinch

is that rattle is to create a rattling sound by shaking or striking while flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.

As nouns the difference between flinch and fear

is that flinch is a reflexive jerking away while fear is (uncountable: unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger) A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

As verbs the difference between flinch and fear

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while fear is to cause fear to; to frighten.

As an adjective fear is

able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

As verbs the difference between flinch and startled

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while startled is past tense of startle.

As a noun flinch

is a reflexive jerking away.

As an adjective startled is

frightened.

As nouns the difference between flinch and falter

is that flinch is a reflexive jerking away while falter is unsteadiness.

As verbs the difference between flinch and falter

is that flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus while falter is to waver or be unsteady.

As verbs the difference between avoid and flinch

is that avoid is to keep away from; to keep clear of; to endeavor not to meet; to shun; to abstain from while flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.

As a noun flinch is

a reflexive jerking away.

As an adjective stoical

is enduring pain and hardship without showing feeling or complaint.

As a noun flinch is

a reflexive jerking away.

As a verb flinch is

to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.

As verbs the difference between startle and flinch

is that startle is (label) to move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start while flinch is to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.

As nouns the difference between startle and flinch

is that startle is a sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger while flinch is a reflexive jerking away.