Shrink and Start

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Shrink

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

Usage example: shrinking back from the approaching flames

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Start is a synonym for shrink in approach topic. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Shrink", when it comes to topics like action, fear, flinch, cower.

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

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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Shrink is a synonym for start in flinch topic. You can use "Shrink" instead a verb "Start", if it concerns topics such as approach, fear, cower.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

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Common collocations

people	shrink people	start people
way	shrink way	start way
head	shrink head	start head

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