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FLINCHED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Flinched.

Flinched - as a noun

A reflex response to sudden pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wince10

Flinched - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9funk11quail14recoil8shrink13squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He flinched when the ball zoomed past his face."
"She flinched as the loud thunder clap startled her."
"The toddler flinched when the cold water touched his skin."
"He flinched in pain as the needle entered his arm."
"He flinched slightly when the teacher scolded him."
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Word Game Points

Is FLINCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flinched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLINCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FLINCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flinched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLINCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FLINCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flinched is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLINCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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