verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

shrink, flinch, curl

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Example Sentences

Example:He shrank away from the cold wind.

Definition:To draw back or contract suddenly, typically in response to something uncomfortable or unpleasant.

From shrink

Example:She flinched at the sharp pain.

Definition:To move the body or a part of the body away from something sudden or unexpected, especially when it is painful or unpleasant.

From flinch

Example:He curled away from the noise.

Definition:To turn or bend in or towards a particular direction, typically in a curled or coiled form.

From curl