Psychological Responses Vocabulary

verb to draw back or turn aside, as from a fixed point of interest

• She did not blench at the sight of the gruesome crime scene.
• I saw a spider on the wall and I couldn't help but blench.
• Don't blench, it's just a little bit of spicy food.
• His resolve did not blench in the face of adversity.

verb present participle of the verb displease

adjective causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

• The artwork received mixed reviews, with some finding it displeasing.
• I find the new dress style displeasing, it just doesn't suit me.
• The movie was so displeasing, I wanted to walk out of the theater.
• Her constant negativity is displeasing to those around her.