Flinch and Retire

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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

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Retire and flinch are semantically related. in wince topic. In some cases you can use "Retire" instead a verb "Flinch".

Nearby Word: flinching

Retire verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

Usage example: the insurgents have retired to the outskirts of the city, but appear to be readying themselves for another offensive

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Flinch and retire are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Retire".

Nearby Words: retired, retiring, retirement, retiree

time	flinch time	retire time
times	flinch times	retire times

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