Definition of blench
: to draw back or turn aside from lack of courage : flinch
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Voters bored by the whole subject may blench at the prospect.
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Origin and Etymology of blench
Middle English, to deceive, blench, from Old English blencan to deceive; akin to Old Norse blekkja to impose on
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
See Words from the same yearSynonym Discussion of blench
recoil, shrink, flinch, wince, blench, quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste. recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust.
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- recoiled at the suggestion of stealing
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- shrank from the unpleasant truth
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- faced her accusers without flinching
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- winced in pain
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- stood their ground without blenching
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- quailed before the apparition
Origin and Etymology of blench
alteration of blanch
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