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shrink back
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Princeton's WordNet
shrink back, retractverb
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
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shrink back
To shrink back means to withdraw or demonstrate hesitation and reluctance, often due to fear, disgust or shock. This expression is often used to describe someone's emotional or physical response to something undesirable or intimidating. It can also refer to things, as in the instance where an economy or business can shrink back or contract.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shrink back in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shrink back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Translations for shrink back
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- συρρικνωθείGreek
- menyusut kembaliIndonesian
- לכווץ בחזרהHebrew
- encolher para trásPortuguese
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