Expect
Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Synonyms for Expect
Flinch and expect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Expect".
Flinch
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Both words in one sentence
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Might make him flinch,* if only from the flash, but don't expect the flames to stop him — and that's if you're lucky.
Source: The Juggernaut -
And even when you've got the motions for whatever weapon you carry down pat, if you ever get surprised or startled while not carrying it, expect to find yourself reaching for it anyway as part of your "startle/flinch" response.
Source: Damn You, Muscle Memory -
The Problem With Liscened Games: Sadly played straight, with IGN giving it 30% and critic opinion being negative Those Two Bad Guys: Once again, Malco and Flinch (don't expect the former to do much talking, though).
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