Flinched Meaning in English
word · lemma: flinch
ˈfɫɪntʃt
FLINCHT
flˈɪntʃt
fl-INCHT
Definición
Moved your body quickly, usually because you were scared, shocked, or in pain.
Uso & Matices
Often describes a small, automatic movement. Used for physical as well as emotional reactions, but usually physical. Common after a sudden noise, pain, or threat. Collocates with 'at' (flinched at the sound), 'when' (flinched when the ball hit), or 'from.'
Spanish: se estremeció - se encogió (de miedo)Portuguese (BR): recuou - estremeceu-sePortuguese (PT): recuou - estremeceu-seChinese (Simplified): 畏缩了一下 - 退缩Chinese (Traditional): 畏縮了一下 - 退縮Hindi: झिझका - पीछे हटाArabic: ارتجف - انكمشBengali: কুঁকিয়ে উঠেছিল - আঁতকে উঠেছিলRussian: вздрогнул - отпрянулJapanese: ひるんだ - 身をすくめたVietnamese: giật mình - co rúm lạiKorean: 움찔했다Turkish: ürperdi - irkildiUrdu: چونک گیا - سہم گیاIndonesian: mengernyit - tersentak
Oraciones de Ejemplo
He flinched when the dog barked.
basic
She flinched at the loud noise.
basic
The boy flinched when he saw the needle.
basic
I barely flinched when the dentist gave me the shot.
natural
She flinched from the cold wind as she stepped outside.
natural
He never flinched even under pressure.
natural