71 entries under flinch topic. ×

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scruple(verb, recoil, cringe)
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stickle(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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swerve(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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waver(verb, move, withdraw, retreat, shake)
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back away(verb, expression, go, withdraw, leave)
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back off(verb, expression, go, withdraw, leave)
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backfire(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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jump(verb, shy, recoil, bound, shrink)
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move back(verb, expression, go, withdraw, leave)
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react(verb, withdraw, return, retreat, dodge)
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rebound(verb, withdraw, return, retreat, dodge)
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recede(verb, go, remove, start, withdraw)
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shirk(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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shrink away(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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shy away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, start, withdraw)
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spring(verb, withdraw, retreat, shy, dodge)
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step back(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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stick(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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stoop(bend, recoil, shrink, quiver, squat)
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