shrink back Sentence Examples
- The timid child shrank back when approached by strangers.
- The shy teenager shrank back into the shadows, trying to avoid attention.
- The injured animal shrank back in pain as it was being examined.
- The victim shrank back in fear when the attacker approached.
- The wind shrank back the flames of the campfire, threatening to extinguish them.
- The waves shrank back as the tide receded, revealing the sandy shoreline.
- The curtains shrank back from the windows as the sunlight flooded the room.
- The crowd shrank back in disgust as the foul-smelling garbage was thrown into the street.
- The once-grandiose building had shrunk back to a mere shadow of its former glory.
- The fading light of day shrank back into darkness, leaving only a faint glow in the sky.
shrink back Meaning
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shrink back (v)
pull away from a source of disgust or fear
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pull away from a source of disgust or fear
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The timid child shrank back when approached by strangers.
The shy teenager shrank back into the shadows, trying to avoid attention.
The injured animal shrank back in pain as it was being examined.
The victim shrank back in fear when the attacker approached.
