"flinching" in Indonesian
Definition
Gerakan tubuh secara tiba-tiba karena terkejut, takut, atau sakit.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
'without flinching' menandakan keberanian. Biasanya terjadi secara refleks. Jangan bingung dengan 'wincing' (meringis karena sakit).
Examples
He pulled his hand away, flinching at the hot stove.
Dia menarik tangannya, **tersentak** karena kompor panas.
She answered the difficult question without flinching.
Dia menjawab pertanyaan sulit tanpa **mengelak**.
The child kept watching the scary movie without flinching.
Anak itu terus menonton film horor tanpa **tersentak**.
He took the vaccine shot without flinching.
Dia disuntik vaksin tanpa **mengelak** sama sekali.
My cat jumped at the sudden noise, flinching in surprise.
Kucingku melompat karena suara mendadak, **tersentak** karena terkejut.
She spoke the truth to her boss without ever flinching.
Dia mengatakan yang sebenarnya kepada bosnya tanpa pernah **mengelak**.