shrink away

Frequency: 5.86.2 per million words

to move back or away, especially because of fear or disgust

shrinkADVERB + VERB

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away

Examples (10)

  • He shrank away from the sudden loud noise.
  • The child shrank away from the stranger's outstretched hand.
  • She shrank away from the idea of public speaking.
  • When confronted with the evidence, the suspect shrank away from making eye contact.
  • The cat shrank away from the vacuum cleaner.
  • He instinctively shrank away when he heard the aggressive tone.
  • The witness shrank away from the harsh questioning.
  • The thought of failure made him shrink away.
  • She shrank away in disgust at the sight of the spoiled food.
  • Don't shrink away from a challenge; face it head-on.