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drawing back

UK
/ˈdrɔːɪŋ bæk/
US
/ˈdrɔɪŋ bæk/

Translations

draw backverb

drawing back

Gerund

drew back
Past Simple
drawn back
Past Participle
drawing back
Gerund
UK
/drɔː bæk/
US
/drɔ bæk/
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.
Synonyms
recede
retreat
withdraw
flinch
shrink
back away

Definitions

draw backverb
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.
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