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2
hang back(expression, recoil, flinch)
2
invite(yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
2
kneel to(phrasal verb, submission)
2
lick boots(expression, yield, submit, jolly)
2
pander(yield, submit, jolly, bow)
2
pull back(expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
2
recede(start, recoil, flinch)
2
reel(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
2
resile(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
2
retract
2
scrape(yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
2
shy away(expression, phrasal verb, start, withdraw)
2
skulk(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
2
slink(recoil, flinch)
2
sneak(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
2
submit(agree, yield, admit, jolly)
2
swerve(start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
2
truckle to(phrasal verb, submission)
2
woo(yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
1
abase oneself(expression, fawn)
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