Hunker down
Hunker down verb - To lie low with the limbs close to the body.
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Wince and hunker down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wince" instead a verb "Hunker down".
Wince
Wince verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.
Hunker down and wince are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hunker down" instead a verb "Wince".
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