Blinking is not typically considered a flinch, although both are reflexive responses. Blinking is a natural reflex that helps protect the eyes from irritants and maintain moisture, while a flinch is a quick reaction to fear or surprise. While both involve involuntary muscle contractions, they serve different purposes and are triggered by different stimuli.
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Yes, blinking is a behavior
Synonyms for the verb wince are flinch or start. Synonyms for the noun wince are jump or start.
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Flinch
According to IPA, the phonetic spelling of flinch is /flɪntʃ/ In spelled pronunciation, the word is pronounced /flinch/.
Every time I watch a 3D movie, I flinch.
Learning to Flinch was created on 1992-06-24.
The inside fastball caused the batter to flinch.
The football came towards me so fast, it made me flinch.
Everyone flinched as the shells exploded all around us. Try not to flinch when the ball is thrown at you. The serial killer didn't even flinch as the guilty verdict was read. The brave child didn't even flinch as the nurse administered the flu vaccine.
In some dialects, shudder and shutter are pronounced the same.
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Flinch, or grimace.
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