cringe
verb
to move back slightly from something that is unpleasant or frightening
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verb
if you shake, your body makes many small quick movements that you cannot control, usually because you are cold, or because you are feeling a very strong emotion
verb
if you shudder, your body suddenly shakes, for example because you suddenly feel cold or frightened
to make a sudden nervous movement away from someone or something that has frightened you
verb
if your body or part of your body trembles, it shakes, usually because you are nervous, afraid, or excited
noun
a slight shaking movement in your body or your voice that you cannot control, for example because you feel sick or frightened
noun
to suddenly become very nervous, afraid, or confused about something
if your skin crawls, you suddenly feel uncomfortable because you are frightened or shocked or because you dislike someone very much
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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