| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| pull | to move or draw back or away; withdraw |
| recede | to move back or away withdraw a receding hairline |
| retreating | Move back or withdraw, esp. so as to remove oneself from a difficult or uncomfortable situation |
| retreated | Move back or withdraw, esp. so as to remove oneself from a difficult or uncomfortable situation |
| shrinks | Move back or away, esp. because of fear or disgust |
| shrunken | Move back or away, esp. because of fear or disgust |
| shrinking | Move back or away, esp. because of fear or disgust |
| receded | Go or move back or further away from a previous position |
