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FLINCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Flinching.

Flinching - as a noun

A reflex response to sudden pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wince

Flinching - 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

"He tried to scare me by flinching suddenly."
"She couldn't help flinching when she heard the loud crash."
"The dog cowered in the corner, flinching at every noise."
"The child watched the horror movie without flinching."
"She couldn't help flinching as the car sped past her."
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Word Game Points

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

FLINCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is FLINCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flinching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLINCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is FLINCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flinching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLINCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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