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SHRINK BACK

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Shrink Back.

Shrink Back - as a verb

Pull away from a source of disgust or fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retract9

Example Sentences

"She couldn't help but shrink back when she saw the size of the spider."
"Sarah had to force herself not to shrink back from the edge of the cliff."
"The loud explosion made everyone in the room shrink back."
"He couldn't help but shrink back as the car came speeding towards him."
"The crowd began to shrink back when they noticed the approaching storm."
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