161 entries under recoil topic. ×

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opt out(verb, expression, go, withdraw, leave)
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quit(verb, go, remove, withdraw, leave)
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quiver(verb, move, shake, tremble)
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react(verb, withdraw, return, retreat, dodge)
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regress(verb, drop, close, go, decline)
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relinquish(verb, go, open, withdraw, fail)
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resign(verb, go, withdraw, leave, abandon)
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reverse(verb, go, withdraw, leave, abandon)
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run(verb, go, withdraw, leave, abandon)
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run away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, go, withdraw)
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sequester(verb, go, withdraw, leave, abandon)
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shake(verb, move, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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shrink away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat)
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skulk(verb, hide, fear, tremble)
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step back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, withdraw, retreat)
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stick(verb, withdraw, retreat, pause, dodge)
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turn away(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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turn tail(verb, expression, go, withdraw, leave)
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apple-polish(verb, hide, tremble, cringe)
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apple polish(expression, hide)
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