Translation of "shrink in fear" in Russian

Translations

сжиматься от страха

The cat shrank in fear when it saw the dog.

Кошка сжалась от страха, когда увидела собаку.

Definitions

To physically recoil or draw back as a response to fear or anxiety, often characterized by a sudden, involuntary movement that indicates a desire to avoid a threatening situation.

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