Synonyms of flinched

flinched

verb

past tense of flinch

as in winced

to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust

there are some patients who flinch at the mere sight of a needle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winced
• recoiled
• cringed
• shuddered
• trembled
• hesitated
• shrank
• shrunk
• quailed
• shook
• blenched
• quivered
• paled
• retreated
• blanched
• squinched
• withdrew
• crouched
• twitched
• quaked
• jerked
• faltered
• whitened
• receded
• wavered
• reeled
• retired
• started

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approached
• advanced
• faced
• confronted
• challenged
• neared
• defied
• bearded