flinching

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw back suddenly or involuntarily, as from a painful or unpleasant stimulus.

• Noun

  A sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, especially one made to avoid pain or danger.

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Synonyms

flay , fleece , skin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flinching
blinking , inking , linking

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Variants

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flinch , flinched , flincher , flinchers , flinches , flinching

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shrink or draw back', from Old English flincan; related to flinkan 'to shrink'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flinching' is also used in the context of politics to describe a candidate's unwillingness to answer a question directly.

2. In the movie 'Rocky', Apollo Creed taunts Rocky Balboa by making him flinch during their boxing match.

3. The term 'flinch reflex' refers to the rapid contraction of muscles in response to a painful or threatening stimulus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Startle response: An involuntary reaction to a sudden stimulus, such as a loud noise or sudden movement.

2. Recoil: The act of moving or being moved backward, often with a sudden force.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flinching' is used to describe a character's reaction to fear, pain, or other emotional stimuli. In sports, it can refer to a defensive move in boxing or martial arts.

How to Memorize "flinching"

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   - Visualize the sudden movement or reaction when you encounter the word 'flinching'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flinching' with sudden, involuntary movements or reactions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for 'draw back suddenly', 'L' for 'Little reaction', and 'I' for 'Involuntary movement'.

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