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Meaning of blench
The primary meaning of the word "blench" is to draw back or shrink with fear or disgust.
Etymology of blench
The word "blench" has its roots in Old French, derived from the verb "blenchir," meaning "to turn pale" or "to become white"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to describe the act of turning pale or losing color, and later to describe the act of drawing back or shrinking with fear or disgust
Synonyms
recoil
shrink
flinch
quail
cower
cringe
wince
tremble
quake
quiver
falter
hesitate
vacillate
stutter
stumble
stagger
stumble
trip
slip
fall
fail
weaken
yield
surrender
submit
retreat
backpedal
draw back
pull back
recoil
retract
withdraw
shy
blush
pale
blanch
whiten
turn pale
lose color
become pale
become white
Definitions
- To draw back or shrink, typically due to fear, disgust, or weakness
- * To become pale or lose color, typically due to shock, fear, or illness
Usage Examples
- She blenched at the sight of the snake, drawing back in fear
- * He blenched when he saw the amount of work that needed to be done
- * The horse blenched at the sound of the loud noise, rearing up on its hind legs