Flinch
Verbझिझकना, पीछे हटना
Definition
To make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain.
Contextual Sentence: "He didn’t flinch even when the thorn pricked his finger."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'flinch' as 'fly' + 'inch'—a sudden movement like a fly moving an inch away.
Synonyms
wince
shrink
recoil
Antonyms
advance
confront
face