flinches Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make a quick movement away from something scary. Example Sentence She flinches when someone raises their hand. More Example Sentences The dog flinches at the sudden movement. Synonyms recoil; cringe; start Antonyms confront; face; meet Hear It! Say It! Write It! flinches Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: