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(flinch) 1 syllables

Definition

verb. to make a quick movement due to fear or surprise.

Example Sentence

Lizzy did not flinch as the ball almost hit her.

More Example Sentences

She would flinch at the sudden movement.

Synonyms

twitch; recoil; withdraw

Antonyms

confront; face; meet

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Rhymes

  • cinch
  • clinch
  • finch
  • flinch
  • grinch
  • hinch
  • in.
  • inch
  • kinch
  • linch
  • lynch
  • minch
  • pinch
  • synch
  • tinch
  • winch

  • mcninch
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