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单词 jib at
释义
(verb) 
Definition
to object to
Privately, some accused the association of jibbing at its tough line.
Synonyms
refuse
retreat
They were forced to retreat.
shrink
stop short
balk
Even biology graduates may balk at animal experiments.
recoil
People used to recoil from the idea of getting into debt.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of balk
Definition
to recoil
Even biology graduates may balk at animal experiments.
Synonyms
recoil,
resist,
hesitate,
dodge,
falter,
evade,
shy away,
flinch,
quail,
shirk,
shrink,
draw back,
jib,
demur
in the sense of recoil
Definition
to draw back in fear or horror
People used to recoil from the idea of getting into debt.
Synonyms
draw back,
shrink,
falter,
shy away,
flinch,
quail,
balk at
in the sense of retreat
Definition
to withdraw or retire in the face of or from action with an enemy
They were forced to retreat.
Synonyms
withdraw,
retire,
back off,
draw back,
leave,
go back,
shrink,
depart,
fall back,
recede,
pull back,
back away,
recoil,
give ground,
turn tail

Nearby words of
jib at

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  • jewellery
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  • jiffy
  • jig

Synonyms of 'jib at'

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