shrink back Synonyms

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