Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Withdraw and shrink back are semantically related in recoil topic. In some cases you can use "Withdraw" instead a verb "Shrink back".
Withdraw
Withdraw verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).
Shrink back and withdraw are semantically related in draw back topic. You can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Withdraw".
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