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crawl(verb, delay, stay, idle, remain)
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crimp(verb, check, delay, refuse, hinder)
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cringe(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, recoil)
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crouch
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dawdling
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decelerate(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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decrease(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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delighted
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desist(verb, stop, delay, refuse, rest)
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detain(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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disbelieve(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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discredit(verb, dispute, challenge, doubt, question)
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dispute(verb, oppose, challenge, object, doubt)
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distrust(verb, oppose, dispute, challenge, doubt)
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dodge(withdraw, retreat, recoil, wander, waver)
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doubtful
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down(verb, check, delay, hinder, lessen)
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drag your feet(expression, idiom, delay, linger, adjourn)
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draw back(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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drift(verb, delay, stay, idle, remain)
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