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FLASHBACK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Flashback.

Flashback - as a noun

A transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
flash-forward

An unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier)

Flashback - as a verb

To undergo a flashback; to experience a vivid mental image from the past.

Example Sentences

"The movie used flashbacks to tell the character's backstory."
"As he walked through the old house, he had a sudden flashback to his childhood."
"The veteran's flashbacks to the war made it difficult for him to sleep at night."
"In her flashback, she remembered the day she first met her best friend."
"During the therapy session, the patient described a series of vivid flashbacks."
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Word Game Points

Is FLASHBACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flashback is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLASHBACK has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is FLASHBACK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flashback is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLASHBACK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is FLASHBACK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flashback is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLASHBACK has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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