Shrink back and Slow down

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Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.

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

Slow down verb - Lose velocity; move more slowly.

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Shrink back and slow down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Slow down".

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