Flinching: meaning, definitions and examples

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flinching

 

[ หˆflษชnสงษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

Flinching refers to a sudden involuntary movement away from something painful, dangerous, or unpleasant. It is often a reflex action taken in response to a perceived threat or discomfort.

Synonyms

flinch back, recoil, shrink, withdraw.

Examples of usage

  • He flinched at the loud noise.
  • She flinched when the doctor gave her the injection.
  • The dog flinched when the owner raised their hand.
  • I flinched at the sight of the spider.

Translations

Translations of the word "flinching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desviar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เคนเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zucken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mundur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัะฐั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cofanie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚‹ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reculer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retroceder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geri รงekilme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๋Ÿฌ๋‚˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุจุชุนุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ustoupit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ustรบpiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€็ผฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umakniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœ แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geri รงษ™kilmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retroceder

Etymology

The term 'flinch' comes from the Middle English word 'flinchen,' which means to start or to recoil. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word 'flyncan,' meaning to startle or to make a sudden movement. Over time, the term evolved in usage, especially in the context of physical reactions to fear or surprise. In modern usage, 'flinching' often conveys a sense of vulnerability or sensitivity to stimuli. This word has maintained a consistent association with instinctual reactions to immediate threats or uncomfortable situations, reflecting a deep-seated human and animal response to danger.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,884, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.