Fall back and Hang back

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Fall back verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

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Hang back and fall back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hang back" instead a verb "Fall back".

Hang back verb - To lag or linger behind.

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Fall back and hang back are semantically related. You can use "Fall back" instead a verb "Hang back".

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