Related Clues:

• Drew back, like a startled horse
• Was visibly afraid
• Didn't measure up
• Went white
• Became ashen
• Lightened up?
• Dropped in importance
• Went wan
• Showed fright
• Grew dim
• Turned white, in a way
• Grew ashen
• Turned ashen
• Started back
• Backed (away from)