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suspect(worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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turn away(expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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twist(deform, distorting, warping)
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twitch(noun, shy, recoil, jump)
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wilt(worry, avoid, fuss, fret)
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wind(twist, deform, distorting, warping)
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wither
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worry(avoid, fuss, fret, anticipate)
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abate
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abbreviate
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apple-polish(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
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back down
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baulk
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be afraid of
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be scared(worry, avoid, suspect, dread)
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begin
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blench at
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bolt(start, shy, recoil, jump)
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bootlick(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
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brownnose(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
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