recoil: words & expression meanings, synonyms, definition, antonyms, examples of usage, similar terms from the free dictionary www.dictometer.com/recoil

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Adverb

RECOIL

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2 senses for recoil as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Recoil
- Kick
Definitions:
- the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
Synonyms:
- Recoil
- Repercussion
- Rebound
- Backlash
Definitions:
- a movement back from an impact

4 senses for recoil as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Flinch
- Squinch
- Funk
- Cringe
- Shrink
- Wince
- Recoil
- Quail
Definitions:
- draw back, as with fear or pain
Examples:
- She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf
Synonyms:
- Backfire
- Backlash
- Recoil
Definitions:
- come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Examples:
- Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble
Synonyms:
- Bounce
- Resile
- Take a hop
- Spring
- Bound
- Rebound
- Recoil
- Reverberate
- Ricochet
Definitions:
- spring back
- spring away from an impact
Examples:
- The rubber ball bounced
- These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
Synonyms:
- Kick back
- Recoil
- Kick
Definitions:
- spring back, as from a forceful thrust
Examples:
- The gun kicked back into my shoulder

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