| turn tail(expression, retreat, recoil, recede) |
| upset(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| vary(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| veer(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| volte-face(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| waffle(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple) |
| waver(verb, withdraw, retreat, pause, dodge) |
| weigh(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple) |
| whip(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| wince(verb, start, withdraw, retreat, dodge) |
| zigzag(verb, move, change, push, return) |
| angle away(expression, spiraled, spiralled, incurvated) |
| angle off(expression, spiraled, spiralled, incurvated) |
| apple-polish(verb, tremble, shrink, cringe) |
| avoid(verb, start, return, retreat, recoil) |
| backpedal(recoil, shrink) |
| baulk |
| be loath(pause, hesitate, scruple) |
| bear(verb, move, change, veer, meander) |
| beat it(expression, retreat, recoil, recede) |