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balk(start, withdraw, retreat, shy)
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bounce(shy, recoil, jump, bound)
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demur(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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disengage(go, remove, withdraw, leave)
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droop(tremble, shrink, quake, cower)
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evade(go, start, withdraw, leave)
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faint(tremble, shrink, quake, cower)
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fawn(hide, recoil, tremble, shrink)
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flutter(upset, disturb, fear, shake)
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give ground(expression, go, remove, withdraw)
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grovel(hide, bend, recoil, tremble)
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hang back(expression, recoil, cringe, flinch)
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have qualms(expression, worry, avoid, fuss)
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hesitate(withdraw, retreat, dodge, recoil)
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jerk(upset, disturb, withdraw, retreat)
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keep aloof(expression, go, remove, withdraw)
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keep apart(expression, go, remove, withdraw)
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kick(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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resile(withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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retire(go, remove, start, withdraw)
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