English Definition
v. to make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
Significado en Español
retroceder, encogerse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
co rúm lại, giật mình
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “flinch”:
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A
relax
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B
wince
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C
approach
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D
advance
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B — wince.
“flinch” means v. to make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
Common questions about “flinch”
What does “flinch” mean?
flinch — v. to make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain. In Chinese: 畏缩.
How do you pronounce “flinch”?
flinch is pronounced /flɪntʃ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: flinch.
Is “flinch” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. flinch appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
