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recoil

verb

/rɪˈkɔɪl/

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

recoil in horror

flinch, shrink, withdraw, cringe

advance, approach

recoil in fear, recoil from, recoil at

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

to crouch down in fear

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something