Shrink back from is an expression that means to draw away from something in fear or apprehension. The crossword solutions for this term are RECOIL (6 letters), shyaway (7 letters), and winceat (7 letters). RECOIL means to draw back suddenly in fear, shyaway means to move away timidly or nervously, and winceat means to shrink back in fear or disgust. All three words describe the same action of shrinking back from something due to fear or apprehension.