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call off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, change)
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capsize(verb, move, change, push, return)
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carom(verb, withdraw, retreat, dodge, hesitate)
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change(verb, move, push, return, twist)
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change position(verb, expression, move, change, push)
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convert(verb, move, change, push, return)
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cower(verb, start, retreat, recoil, tremble)
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cringe(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge)
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dally(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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debate(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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defer(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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delay(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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demur(verb, stop, withdraw, retreat, pause)
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depart(verb, move, change, push, return)
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detour(verb, move, change, push, return)
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detract(verb, move, change, push, return)
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deviate(verb, move, change, push, return)
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digress(verb, move, change, push, return)
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dillydally(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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direct(verb, move, change, push, return)
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