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quail vs shrink back

shrink back vs quail

quail is a noun but shrink back is not a noun.

quail and shrink back both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quail Yes No Yes No
shrink back No No Yes No
As verbs, shrink back is a hyponym of quail; that is, shrink back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quail:
  • quail: draw back, as with fear or pain
  • shrink back: pull away from a source of disgust or fear
Other hyponyms of quail include retract.
quail (noun) shrink back (noun)
small gallinaceous game birds
flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
quail (verb) shrink back (verb)
draw back, as with fear or pain pull away from a source of disgust or fear
Difference between quail and shrink back

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