draw back

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To move backwards or away from something, often due to fear, caution, or surprise. This meaning describes a physical retreat or a sudden, often involuntary, movement away from a stimulus. 2. To withdraw from a situation, commitment, or promise. This meaning describes a figurative retreat, such as deciding not to participate or to remove support. Usage Examples Literal, phys...