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.