怯む

ひるむ

to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

Meaning

v5mvi
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted; to be discouraged; to hesitate

Example sentences

怯んだのを相手に気取られてはいけない。

You mustn't let the other person notice that you flinched.