flinch

• Sustantivo que denota un movimiento o reacción súbita e involuntaria, generalmente en respuesta a dolor, miedo o sorpresa.

A noun referring to a sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, typically in response to pain, fear, or surprise.

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1. Sudden movementB2formal

   A quick, involuntary movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise.

   Sacudida o respingo repentino

   • He gave a slight flinch when the needle touched his skin.
   • She noticed his flinch during the scary scene in the movie.
   • The flinch was barely visible, but she saw it.

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2. B2informal

   A brief sign of hesitation or reluctance to do something.

   Señal de vacilación

   • He accepted the challenge without a flinch.
   • There was no flinch in her voice when she told the truth.
   • The soldier faced the danger without a flinch.

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• Verbo que describe un movimiento repentino e involuntario en respuesta al dolor, miedo o sorpresa, o para evitar algo desagradable.

A verb used to describe the act of making a sudden, involuntary movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise, or to avoid something unpleasant.

1. Physical reaction to pain or threatB2formal

   To make a sudden, small movement because of pain, fear, or surprise.

   Estremecerse

   • He flinched when the doctor touched his wound.
   • She flinched at the sound of the loud explosion.
   • The dog flinched as the ball came flying toward it.

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2. Avoid or hesitateB2formal

   To avoid doing something because of fear, discomfort, or reluctance.

   Evitar o dudar por miedo o reticencia

   • He didn't flinch from his responsibility to lead the team.
   • She flinched at the thought of public speaking.
   • They flinched from making the difficult decision.

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