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flinch

 
 
pronunciation:
flInch
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part of speech: verb
inflections: flinches, flinching, flinched
definition: to draw away suddenly in pain or fear.
Josh flinched when the dog growled at him.
derivations: flinchingly (adv.), flincher (n.)
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