Flinch and Reel

Flinch

Flinch verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.
Usage example: there are some patients who flinch at the mere sight of a needle

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

Nearby Word: flinching

Reel

Reel verb - To be in a confused state as if from being twirled around.
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Synonyms for Reel

Flinch and reel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Reel".

Nearby Words: reeling, reeled

Common collocations

time flinch time reel time
arms flinch arms reel arms
opponent flinch opponent reel opponent
enemy flinch enemy reel enemy
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