Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Shirk and shrink back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shirk" instead a verb "Shrink back".
Shirk
Shirk verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.
Shrink back and shirk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Shirk".
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