cower or shrink

(, etc.). to draw in, let down ἱστίον, οὐράν : , (Polyb., al.; v. Lft., in l.). Mid., or : ; seq. , c. inf., ; , .† to draw back, withdraw to shrink draw back ἑαυτόν τοῦ οὐδέν Ga 2:12 He 10:38 Ac 20:27 ib. 20 (LXX)

to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)

draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw