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Meaning of shrink back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To back away or retreat; to abandon an effort.

Equivalents

Deutsch zurückschrecken
日本語 尻込み 辟易
Українська сахатися
Tiếng Việt chùn

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shrink down shrink up shrink-wrap shrink-wrapping shrink-wraps shrinke

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