quail vs flinch

quail and flinch both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quail	Yes	No	Yes	No
flinch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, quail and flinch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of quail include cringe, funk, recoil, shrink, squinch, wince.

quail (noun)	flinch (noun)
small gallinaceous game birds	a reflex response to sudden pain
flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

quail (verb)	flinch (verb)
draw back, as with fear or pain	draw back, as with fear or pain