たじろぐ

godan verb (-gu), intransitive verb

shrink back; wince; flinch; recoil

Describes an involuntary physical or emotional reaction to something startling, intimidating, or overwhelming. Often used when someone momentarily hesitates or draws back.

• 彼かれの鋭するどい眼がん光こうにたじろいだ。

  I flinched at his sharp glare.

• 相あい手ての勢いきおいにたじろがずに立たち向むかった。

  I stood up to the opponent's force without flinching.