shrink back Synonyms

retract jump back shy away from hold off hold back worry withdraw wince swerve straggle stick start pull back draw back be reluctant to come forward retracts step back shy away stay back lag behind draw away hang back drop behind backtrack move back shrink retreat evade duck dodge demur cringe blink blench blenched back avoid flinch hesitate hover retracted ret regress reel recoil quail procrastinate pause minimize jib