Shrink and Waver

Shrink

Shrink verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.
Usage example: shrinking back from the approaching flames

Waver and shrink are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waver" instead a verb "Shrink".

Nearby Words: shrinking, shrinkage

Waver

Waver verb - To show uncertainty about the right course of action.

Shrink and waver are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrink" instead a verb "Waver".

Nearby Word: wavering

Common collocations

way shrink way waver way
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