flanched in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 8, Grade 9
Definition
Flanched: to react with a sudden movement of fear or surprise, often by recoiling or flinching away from something.
Sample Sentences
- She flanched at the sudden loud noise, instinctively covering her ears.
- The dog flanched when the toddler reached out too quickly, unsure of his intentions.
- As the actor delivered the shocking line, the audience collectively flanched in surprise.
- He flanched at the sight of the spider crawling across the floor, his fear evident.
- Despite her calm demeanor, she flanched internally at the thought of public speaking.