Shrink from is a phrase that means to recoil or draw back in fear or apprehension. The crossword solutions for this term are CRINGE (6 letters), FLINCH (6 letters), HATE (4 letters), and COWER (5 letters). CRINGE is an expression of fear or embarrassment, while FLINCH is a sudden movement away from something that causes fear or pain. HATE is an intense feeling of dislike, and COWER is to shrink back in fear or submission. All of these words describe the action of shrinking away from something due to fear or apprehension.