visibly flinch

Frequency: 6.24.5 per million words

to show a reaction that is easy for others to see

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Examples (20)

  • She visibly flinched at the sight of the body.
  • He couldn't help but visibly flinch when the loud thunder struck.
  • The patient visibly flinched when the needle touched his skin.
  • She would always visibly flinch whenever someone raised their voice.
  • He tried to stay calm, but visibly flinched at the loud noise.
  • The cat visibly flinched at the sudden, unexpected movement.
  • The child visibly flinched when the teacher raised her voice.
  • Even the toughest soldiers might visibly flinch in the face of extreme danger.
  • She visibly flinched at the memory of that terrible day.
  • I saw him visibly flinch as the doctor prepared the injection.
  • The witness visibly flinched during cross-examination.
  • Don't be surprised if she visibly flinches; she's very sensitive to loud noises.
  • He visibly flinched when she mentioned his ex-wife.
  • The child didn't cry, but he did visibly flinch from the cold water.
  • The dog visibly flinched at the sound of thunder.
  • He tried to hide his fear, but I could see him visibly flinch at the sight.
  • She visibly flinched as the dentist approached with the drill.
  • Despite his brave facade, he couldn't stop himself from visibly flinching at the sudden explosion.
  • The soldier visibly flinched at the sudden explosion.
  • If you poke him lightly, he will probably visibly flinch.