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to draw back in fear, cringe, back down
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- O. H. Krill, A Situation Report on Our Acquisition of Advanced Technology and Interaction with Alien Cultures They may shy away if witnesses or law officers try to approach.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blench, flinch
Antonyms: none provided
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Finnish:
paeta
— to draw back, cringe
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Finnish:
vetäytyä
— to draw back, cringe
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Polish:
wzdrygać się
— to draw back, cringe
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Polish:
wzdrygnąć się
— to draw back, cringe
