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draw back

/drɔː bæk/

/drɔ bæk/

draw backverb

drew back

Past Simple

drawn back

Past Participle

drawing back

ing-form

/drɔː bæk/

/drɔ bæk/

Translations

reculerSe dit d’un mouvement de retrait, souvent sous l’effet de la peur ou du dégoût.

She drew back in horror when she saw the spider.

Elle a reculé d’horreur en voyant l’araignée.

se retirerSe dit d’un retrait d’un engagement, d’un accord ou d’une position.

He decided to draw back from the deal after considering the risks involved.

Il a décidé de se retirer de l’accord après avoir examiné les risques encourus.

Definitions

To move away from something or someone, often because of fear or dislike.

She drew back in horror when she saw the spider.

To retract or withdraw from a position or agreement.

He decided to draw back from the deal after considering the risks involved.

Synonyms

back away