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noun • a reflex response to sudden pain verb • draw back, as with fear or pain | ||||||||
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Shrink Back With Fear Crossword Clue
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FLINCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLINCH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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6 | To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension | |
7 | To shrink or shrink away from someone or something threatening or intimidating |
