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Causes One To Flinch

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noun

• a sudden involuntary movement

verb

• to stimulate to action

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

27%6To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension
verb

• turn pale, as if in fear

27%6 Demonstrate a flinch response
noun

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

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