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flinch

/flɪntʃ/
flinch flɪntʃ
English Definition
v. to make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain
中文释义
畏缩
Significado en Español
retroceder, encogerse
한국어 뜻
움찔하다, 주춤하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
co rúm lại, giật mình
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Example Sentence

He didn't flinch even when the needle went in.

针扎进去的时候他都没有退缩。

Synonyms
wince cringe recoil
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “flinch”:

  1. A relax
  2. B wince
  3. C approach
  4. 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

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He did not even ______ when the very loud firework suddenly exploded.

  1. A relax
  2. B flinch
  3. C smile
  4. D rest
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B — flinch. “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.

How do you use “flinch” in a sentence?

He didn't flinch even when the needle went in. (针扎进去的时候他都没有退缩。)

What are synonyms for “flinch”?

wince, cringe, recoil — all close in meaning to flinch (v. to make a quick, nervous movement as an instinctive reaction to fear or pain).

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.

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