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blanch at

blanch at something

Fig. to cringe at something; to become pale at the thought of something. Jill blanched at the thought of swimming in that cold water. Lily blanched at the sight before her.
See also: blanch

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tudor (2)-Romanian
Silvija-Croatian, Slovene
Goizeder-Basque
Hypatos-Ancient Greek
Bairnsfather['bɛənz.fa:ðə]
Demetrius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
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