Bolt and Flinch

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Bolt verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

Usage example: I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers

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Flinch and bolt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Bolt".

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Flinch verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

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Bolt and flinch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bolt" instead a verb "Flinch".

Nearby Word: flinching

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bolt bit

flinch bit

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