Simple meaning
What does Flinch mean?
Flinch means to pull back suddenly because of surprise or discomfort.
Dictionary definition
To pull back suddenly because of surprise or discomfort.
Example sentences
Flinch in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a flinch to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word flinch describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used flinch to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Flinch
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Flinch word family
Base word
flinch
verb
flinch
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does flinch mean?
Flinch is used to describe to pull back suddenly because of surprise or discomfort.
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