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Recoil In Fear Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

95%5Exact Match!
noun

• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

verb

• refuse to comply

95%5Exact Match!
verb

• crouch or curl up

• show submission or fear

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