The term 'draws back' can be defined by the following crossword solutions: ebbs (4 letters), shies (5 letters), RECOILS (7 letters), retreats (8 letters), RECEDES (7 letters), and SHRINKS (7 letters). Ebbs means to gradually fade away or diminish, while shies is to move away from something in fear or nervousness. RECOILS is to draw back suddenly in fear, horror, or disgust, and retreats is to move back or withdraw. RECEDES is to move back or withdraw, and SHRINKS is to draw back, as if in fear. All of these words describe a similar action of drawing back or withdrawing from something.