Cringe and Hunker

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Cringe verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

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Hunker and cringe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hunker" instead a verb "Cringe".

Nearby Words: crinkle, cringing

Hunker verb - Sit on one's heels.

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Cringe and hunker are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cringe" instead a verb "Hunker".

Nearby Words: hunkered, hunkering

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