Recoil and Skitter

Recoil

Recoil verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

Skitter and recoil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skitter" instead a verb "Recoil".

Nearby Words: recoiled, recoiling

Skitter

Skitter verb - Move about or proceed hurriedly.
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Synonyms for Skitter

Recoil and skitter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recoil" instead a verb "Skitter".

Nearby Words: skittered, skittering
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