| have qualms(verb, expression, worry, avoid, fuss) |
| jerk(noun, verb, withdraw, retreat, shy) |
| kick(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate) |
| move back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat) |
| quake(verb, withdraw, retreat, shake, dodge) |
| rebound(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge) |
| reel(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate) |
| resile(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate) |
| scruple(verb, recoil, cringe) |
| shudder(noun, verb, worry, withdraw, avoid) |
| shy away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, withdraw) |
| skulk(verb, hide, fear, recoil, tremble) |
| slink(verb, recoil, cringe, cowardice) |
| start back(verb, expression, phrasal verb) |
| startle(verb, start, shy, recoil, jump) |
| step back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat) |
| stickle(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate) |
| waver(verb, withdraw, retreat, shake, dodge) |
| alligator(verb, twist, deform, distorting, warping) |
| anticipate(verb, worry, avoid, fuss, fret) |