Flinch and Resist

Flinch

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

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

Nearby Word: flinching

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Flinch and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Resist".

attempt	flinch attempt	resist attempt
time	flinch time	resist time
bit	flinch bit	resist bit
magic	flinch magic	resist magic
Other words: damage, attacks, shots.

Guide Dang It: The Updated Re-release replaced the elemental immunity of Angel/Demon-infused enemies with taking less damage and not flinch from attacks they resist... and completely removed the relevant tutorial slide.

Source: Video Game / DmC: Devil May Cry

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