blenched

[blentʃt]

blenched Definition

• 1. to make sudden involuntary movements out of fear or surprise
• 2. to turn pale, especially from fear

Using blenched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blenched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She blenched at the sight of the spider on the wall.

• Example

  He blenched when he heard the news.

• Example

  The horse blenched and reared up at the sound of the gunshot.

blenched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blenched

• flinch
• start
• shy
• wince

Phrases with blenched

• blench from

  to shrink or flinch away from something in fear or disgust

  Example

  She blenched from the sight of the bloody wound.

• blench at

  to react with fear or surprise to something

  Example

  He blenched at the thought of having to speak in front of a large audience.

• blench out

  to become pale or white due to fear or shock

  Example

  Her face blenched out when she saw the car accident.

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Summary: blenched in Brief

The verb 'blenched' [blentʃt] means to make sudden involuntary movements out of fear or surprise, or to turn pale, especially from fear. It is often used in phrases like 'blench from' or 'blench at,' and can be formalized as 'flinch' or 'start.'