Flinching: meaning, definitions and examples
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flinching
[ หflษชnสงษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น desviar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅ เคนเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zucken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mundur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัะฐั ัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ cofanie siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท reculer
๐ช๐ธ retroceder
๐น๐ท geri รงekilme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌผ๋ฌ๋๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุจุชุนุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ ustoupit
๐ธ๐ฐ ustรบpiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้็ผฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ umakniti se
๐ฎ๐ธ bakka
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri รงษkilmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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