Quail and Start

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Quail

Quail verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.
Usage example: we quailed when the waiter unexpectedly presented us with a hindquarter of frog's legs
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Start is a synonym for quail in cower topic. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Quail", when it comes to topics like approach, action, fear, flinch.
Nearby Words: quailed, quailing

Start

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).
Usage example: I started from my chair when I heard the sudden scream
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Quail is a synonym for start in approach topic. You can use "Quail" instead a verb "Start", if it concerns topics such as fear, flinch, cower.
Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

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  • Disney / Springtime for Pluto The caterpillar kicks the quail out of the burrow and offscreen then digs another tunnel out behind Pluto where he proceeds to climb up Pluto's tail and start singing in a deep voice again.
    Source: Disney / Springtime for Pluto
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