What does flinch mean?
Flinch means A reflexive jerking away..
Flinch
/flɪnt͡ʃ/ · noun
Meaning
A reflexive jerking away..
Definitions by Sense
- A reflexive jerking away.
- (croquet) The slipping of the foot from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
- (intransitive) To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus; to cringe; to blench.
- To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
- (croquet) To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
- Alternative form of flense.
Example Sentences
My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes.
A child, by a constant course of kindness, may be accustomed to bear very rough usage without flinching or complaining.
Synonyms for flinch
Antonyms for flinch
Related Words
Word Forms
- flinches
- flinching
- flinched
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for flinch?
Common synonyms include cower, recoil, cringe, shrink.
What is the opposite of flinch?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use flinch in a sentence?
My eye doctor hates the flinch I have every time he tries to get near my eyes.
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