Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrink-back
phrasal verb
/ʃrɪŋk bæk/
Definition
To recoil or retreat in fear or disgust.
Examples
- When the loud noise startled her, she couldn’t help but shrink back in surprise.
- He shrank back from the edge of the cliff, feeling a rush of vertigo.
Meaning
Shrink-back refers to the act of drawing back or withdrawing due to fear, apprehension, or strong dislike. It’s often an involuntary reaction to something frightening or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- recoil
- withdraw
- flinch
- retreat
