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shrink from
[/ʃrɪŋk frɑm/]
verb
recuar diante de; esquivar-se de
1.
to avoid or show reluctance to do something because of fear, discomfort, or unwillingness
She didn't shrink from the challenge despite her doubts.
Ela não recuou diante do desafio apesar de suas dúvidas.
2.
to move back or away in fear or disgust
He shrank from the sight of blood.
Ele recuou ao ver sangue.
NYC Slang
back off from; bail on
Synonyms
avoid
recoil from
flinch from
back away from
shy away from
Antonyms
face
embrace
confront
accept
welcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
recuar diante de; evitar; esquivar-se de
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recuar; se esquivar
colloquial usage
São Paulo
fugir de; evitar
more direct expression
Portugal
recuar perante; fugir de
formal usage prevalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
shrink from responsibility
shrink from danger
not shrink from difficulty
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