Related Clues:

• Drew back, like a startled horse
• Went out, as the tide
• Lessened
• Shrank in terror
• Underwent a recession
• Withdrew
• Grew distant
• Slipped away
• Showed fright
• Went to a lower level
• Cowered
• Started back
• Moved, like many hairlines
• Backed (away from)
• Drew away from shore