Flinch
Lower
Lower noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: he turned to see the scornful lower on her face
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- They're at level 14, likely to outspeed anything you've got, only take half damage from physical attacks, flinch-lock you with Headbutt, and lower your Attack with Growl and Baby-Doll Eyes.
Source: Boss In Mook Clothing / Pokémon -
They also got movesets to lower your speed and make you flinch.
Source: Video Game / Pokémon X and Y -
Shinovi Versus introduces different flavors: Bear mooks that don't flinch with normal attacks, Samurai that do the same but with lower defense, added speed and strength, Badgers and Foxes that attack with claws and Rats that ferry supplies.
Source: Video Game / Senran Kagura
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