This is the 2544th most frequent Dutch word.
deinze
"Deinze" is a proper noun, referring to a town in Belgium.
Here, 'deinze' means to recoil or move back out of fear or surprise.
Ik deinze terug bij het zien van de grote hond.
I recoil when seeing the large dog.
In this sentence, 'deinze' is used to express not backing down or avoiding something.
Zij deinze niet voor een uitdaging.
She doesn't shy away from a challenge.
Here, 'deinze' describes the motion of retreating or moving back, specifically in a natural context.