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quake(withdraw, retreat, shake, dodge)
2
rebound(start, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
2
reel(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
2
resile(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
2
scruple(recoil, cringe)
2
shudder(noun, worry, withdraw, avoid)
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shy away(expression, phrasal verb, start, withdraw)
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skulk(hide, fear, recoil, tremble)
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slink(recoil, cringe, cowardice)
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start back(expression, phrasal verb)
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startle(start, shy, recoil, jump)
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step back(expression, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat)
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stickle(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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waver(withdraw, retreat, shake, dodge)
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alligator(twist, deform, distorting, warping)
1
anticipate(worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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apprehend(worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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back off(expression, retreat, shy, hesitate)
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back out of(expression, phrasal verb, tergiversation)
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backfire(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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