Definitie & Betekenis van "flinch"

to flinch

schrikken, terugdeinzen

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

jump

recoil

start

Intransitive

Flinch

schrikbeweging, huiver

a sudden, involuntary movement made in response to pain or a threat of pain

jump

shudder

start

startle

flinch

Voorbeeld

She often flinches at sudden loud noises.

When the door slammed, he flinched in surprise.

Right now, he is flinching as he watches the horror movie.

While playing, the child was flinching every time the ball came near.

The unexpected fireworks display caused the dog to flinch and hide under the bed.

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