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flinch
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- pronunciation:
- flInch
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flinches, flinching, flinched |
| definition: |
to draw away suddenly in pain or fear.
Josh flinched when the dog growled at him. |
| related words: |
balk, rebel, shrink, shy, start, startle |
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| derivations: |
flinchingly (adv.), flincher (n.) |
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