VERB: "to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. show submission or fear
2. crouch or curl up

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner
SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.

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