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Flinched
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Simple meaning
What does Flinched mean?
Moved back suddenly.
Dictionary definition
Moved suddenly because of fear, pain, surprise, or discomfort.
Example sentences
Flinched in a sentence
easy
She flinched at the loud bang.
medium
The dog flinched when the door slammed.
hard
Flinched describes a quick reaction to something startling or unpleasant.
Synonyms
Words like Flinched
recoiledMoved back suddenly.
flinchRelated word that supports the meaning of flinched.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stood firmDid not move away.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flinched, depending on context.
Word family
Flinched word family
Base word
flinched
verb
flinching
Action form of flinched.
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Practice 1
What does flinched mean?
Flinched means moved back suddenly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flinched?
Recoiled is close in meaning to flinched in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flinched?
Stood Firm contrasts with flinched.
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