Associations to the word «Flinch»
Noun
- Reminder
- Urge
- Bolt
- Instant
- Harrington
- Spray
- Phillip
- Claw
- Saw
- Picard
- Pol
- Scar
- Quark
- Paw
- Outburst
- Nod
- Thunder
- Shelf
- Flame
- Whip
- Bruise
- Glimpse
- Thigh
- Ensign
- Joanna
- Anthology
- Musket
- Assassin
- Inner
- Felt
- Dagger
- Wrath
- Grin
- Rein
- Wound
- Needle
- Miles
- Twig
- Face
- Scalp
- Lightning
- Coward
- Wrist
- Cheek
- Watching
- Touching
- Apparition
- Klein
- Lash
- Griffin
- Trigger
- Glance
- Screw
- Betrayal
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
FLINCH, noun. A reflexive jerking away.
FLINCH, verb. To make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a (usually negative) stimulus.
FLINCH, verb. To dodge (a question), to avoid an unpleasant task or duty
FLINCH, verb. To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet.
Dictionary definition
FLINCH, noun. A reflex response to sudden pain.
FLINCH, verb. Draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf".
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.