flinch

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 an adverb flinchingly is

with a flinching motion.

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 an adjective flinchy is

tending to flinch easily; timid, shy.