Shy away and Wince

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Shy away

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Wince and shy away are semantically related. in flinch topic. In some cases you can use "Wince" instead a verb "Shy away", when it comes to topics like shrink away.

Wince

Wince verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.

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Shy away and wince are semantically related. You can use "Shy away" instead a verb "Wince".

Nearby Words: winced, wincing

Mutual synonyms

draw back
duck
start
swerve
dodge
withdraw
flinch
cringe
recoil
shudder
demur
shrink
falter
hesitate
cower
quail
blanch
pull back
blench
shrink back

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