Relinquish
Relinquish verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Shrink back and relinquish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Relinquish".
Nearby Word: relinquishing
Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Synonyms for Shrink back
Relinquish and shrink back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Relinquish" instead a verb "Shrink back".
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