Hang back and Nibble

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Hang back verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

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

Nibble verb - To eat reluctantly and in small bites.

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Hang back and nibble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hang back" instead a verb "Nibble".

Nearby Words: nibbled, nibbling

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