Synonyms|395Antonyms|43|Broader|8Narrower|5Related|187
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shy at
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sidestep
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sidestepping
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sneak(verb, hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
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spring back(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
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squint
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start aside
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stick(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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stick at
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strain
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suspect(verb, worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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take fright(expression, idiom, fear, tremble, quake)
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tremor(shake, tremble, quaver, quail)
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turn aside
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turn away(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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turn tail(expression, idiom, cowardice)
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twist(verb, deform, distorting, warping)
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twitch(noun, verb, shy, recoil, jump)
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weasel out
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wilt(verb, worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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