Recoil — synonyms, definition

1. recoil (Noun)

backlash counteraction reaction repercussion response retrogression return reversal

recoil (Noun) — The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.

recoil (Noun) — A movement back from an impact.

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2. recoil (Verb)

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recoil (Verb) — Draw back, as with fear or pain. ex. "she recoiled when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

recoil (Verb) — Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect.

recoil (Verb) — Move back in a roughly opposite direction after an impact. ex. "The rubber ball recoiled"

recoil (Verb) — Spring back, as from a forceful thrust. ex. "The gun recoiled into my shoulder"

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