Escape
Escape verb - To get free from a dangerous or confining situation.
Shrink back and escape are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Escape".
Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Synonyms for Shrink back
Escape and shrink back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Escape" instead a verb "Shrink back".
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