rück|schrecken
Translation
to shrink back, to recoil, to flinch
Examples
Er schrak vor der Gefahr nicht rück.
He did not shrink back from the danger.
Sie schreckte vor der schweren Aufgabe rück.
She recoiled from the difficult task.
Grammar Patterns
((vor+3)) to shrink back from sth. She shrank back from the decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückweichen, zaudern; Antonyms: entgegentreten, sich stellen
Etymology
Composed of 'rück' (back) and 'schrecken' (to frighten, be startled). Literally 'to startle back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine seeing something scary ('Schreck') and physically moving 'rück' (back) in response.