Similar words: quail, quadrilateral, quaint, acquaint, quaintly, reacquaint, quaintness, acquainted. Meaning: v. anticipate with dread or anxiety.
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1 I quailed at the danger.
2 He quailed at the thought of meeting the President.
3 She quailed at the prospect of addressing such a large crowd.
4 He told Naomi she was becoming just like Maya. Naomi quailed at the thought.
5 Charlie quailed at the sound of his mother's angry voice.
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