134 entries under retreat topic. ×

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wince(verb, start, withdraw, draw, hide)
15
flinch(verb, start, worry, withdraw, draw)
15
shrink(verb, move, go, remove, start)
15
recoil(verb, go, remove, start, withdraw)
11
start(verb, worry, withdraw, draw, avoid)
11
tremble(verb, move, upset, disturb, worry)
11
blench(verb, start, withdraw, draw, hide)
11
cringe(verb, start, withdraw, draw, hide)
10
quake(noun, verb, upset, disturb, withdraw)
7
shake(verb, move, withdraw, fear)
6
blanch(verb, start, worry, withdraw, avoid)
5
shudder(noun, verb, move, upset, disturb)
4
falter(verb, worry, withdraw, avoid)
4
draw back(verb, expression, go, remove, start)
4
withdraw(verb, go, remove, start, leave)
4
avoid(verb, go, start, worry, withdraw)
3
blink(verb, start, withdraw, dodge)
3
dodge(verb, withdraw, hesitate, recoil)
3
duck(noun, verb, start, withdraw)
3
fall back(verb, expression, go, remove, withdraw)
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