Back away
Back away verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Shrink back and back away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Back away".
Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Synonyms for Shrink back
Back away and shrink back are semantically related. You can use "Back away" instead a verb "Shrink back".
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Related pairs
- abandon and back away
- abandon and shrink back
- recede and back away
- recede and shrink back
- retreat and back away
- retreat and shrink back
- retire and back away
- retire and shrink back
- draw back and back away
- draw back and shrink back
- depart and back away
- depart and shrink back
- withdraw and back away
- withdraw and shrink back
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Shrink back and Back away. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/back_away/shrink_back
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