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FLINCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Flinch.

Flinch - as a noun

A reflex response to sudden pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wince

Flinch - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringefunkquailrecoilshrinksquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She didn't flinch when he shouted at her."
"I flinched when the fireworks went off."
"He forced himself to flinch as the punch came toward his face."
"The soldier remained calm and didn't flinch under enemy fire."
"She couldn't help but flinch as the needle approached her arm."
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Word Game Points

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

FLINCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is FLINCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flinch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLINCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FLINCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flinch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLINCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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