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English verb: rear back

1. rear back (motion) rear backwards on its hind legs


SamplesThe frightened horse reared back.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)rear, rise up

2. rear back (motion) start with anger or resentment or in protest


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)jump, start, startle









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