Synonyms for flinch Found 8 synonyms across 2 meanings for “flinch”. a reflex response to sudden pain (noun) wince draw back, as with fear or pain (verb) squinchfunkcringeshrinkwincerecoilquail Explore Related Words Rhymes with flinchSynonyms for winceSynonyms for squinchSynonyms for funkSynonyms for cringeSynonyms for shrink Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor