Flinch and Shake

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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

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Shake and flinch are semantically related in shudder topic. In some cases you can use "Shake" instead a verb "Flinch", when it comes to topics like wince.

Nearby Word: flinching

Shake

Shake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.

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Flinch and shake are semantically related in shudder topic. Sometimes you can use "Flinch" instead a verb "Shake".

Nearby Words: shaky, shaking, shaken, shakedown, shaker

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time	flinch time	shake time
bit	flinch bit	shake bit
finger	flinch finger	shake finger

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