Shrink back and Spook

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

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

Spook verb - To strike with fear.

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Shrink back and spook are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Spook".

Nearby Words: spooky, spooked, spooking

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