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rear back

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Verb1.rear back - rear backwards on its hind legs; "the frightened horse reared back"
rear, rise up - stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds; "The horse reared in terror"
2.rear back - start with anger or resentment or in protest
jump, startle, start - move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"


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