Answer: cringes

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRINGESFlinches
CRINGESShrinks in fear
CRINGESShrinks back
CRINGESCowers before.
CRINGESShrinks.
CRINGESFawns
CRINGESShows fear
CRINGESExhibits fear, in a way
CRINGESShrinks
cringesto shrink in fear or embarrassment
cringesCRINGE, to shrink in fear