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FLINCHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Flinches.

Flinches - as a noun

A reflex response to sudden pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wince10

Flinches - 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

"She flinches every time she hears a loud noise."
"He flinches when someone suddenly touches him."
"The boxer flinches as his opponent throws a punch."
"The child flinches as the doctor approaches with a needle."
"She flinches at the sight of blood."
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Word Game Points

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

FLINCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FLINCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flinches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLINCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FLINCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flinches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLINCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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