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flinch
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- pronunciation:
- flInch
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
flinches, flinching, flinched |
| definition 1: |
to draw away suddenly, as in pain or fear; wince.
The wound was painful, and he flinched as the doctor attempted to examine it.His touch on her shoulders made her flinch.- similar words:
- quail
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| definition 2: |
to retreat from or avoid something unpleasant, fearsome, or difficult.
- similar words:
- quail
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| related words: |
balk, bridle, cower, rebel, shrink, shy, start, startle |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of flinching.
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| derivations: |
flinchingly (adv.), flincher (n.) |
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