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blench1

Pronunciation: /blɛn(t)ʃ/

Definition of blench

verb

[no object]
  • make a sudden flinching movement out of fear or pain:he blenched and struggled to regain his composure

Origin:

Old English blencan 'deceive', of Germanic origin; later influenced by blink

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