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   recoil

   /rɪˈkɔɪl/

   verb

   • 1. suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust: "he recoiled in horror" Similar draw backjump backspring backjerk backpull backflinchshy awayshrink (back)blenchstartwincecowerquail
   • ▪ feel fear, horror, or disgust at the thought of something: "Ronni felt herself recoil at the very thought" Similar feel revulsion atfeel disgust atfeel abhorrence atbe unable to bearbe unable to stomachshrink fromshy away frombalk athesitate at
   • 2. rebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity: "the muscle has the ability to recoil"
   • ▪ (of a gun) move abruptly backwards as a reaction on firing a bullet, shell, or other missile: "the rifle recoiled" Similar kick (back)jerk backspring backfly backjump back
   • ▪ (of an action) have an adverse reactive effect on (the originator): "if man upsets his planetary ecosystem it will automatically recoil upon him" Similar rebound oncome back onaffect badlymisfirebackfireboomeranggo wrongfail to work outbe unsuccessfulgo amisscome to griefmeet with disasterarchaic:redound on

   noun

   • 1. the action of recoiling: "his body jerked with the recoil of the rifle"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting the act of retreating): from Old French reculer ‘move back’, based on Latin culus ‘buttocks’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recoilless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recoilRecoil Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust. recoiled at the suggestion of stealing. shrink suggests an instinctive recoil through sensitiveness, scrupulousness, or cowardice. shrank from the unpleasant truth.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECOIL definition: 1. to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval): 2. to refuse to accept an…. Learn more.

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   Recoil definition: to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust.. See examples of RECOIL used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recoilRecoil - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A recoil is a movement backwards, usually from some force or impact. The recoil of a gun is a backward movement caused by momentum. Your trip to the shooting range might make your mom recoil — from horror, not momentum.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something makes you recoil, you move your body quickly away from it because it frightens, offends, or hurts you. For a moment I thought he was going to kiss me. I recoiled in horror.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › recoilRecoil - definition of recoil by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. 2. to spring or fly back, as in consequence of force of impact or of a discharge of ammunition: The rifle recoiled with a powerful slam. 3. to spring or come back; rebound (usu. fol. by on or upon ): plots recoiling upon the plotters.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionrecoil verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   verb. /rɪˈkɔɪl/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to move your body quickly away from somebody/something because you find them or it frightening or unpleasant synonym flinch. recoil (from somebody/something) She recoiled from his touch. recoil at something He recoiled in horror at the sight of the corpse. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings c2.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › recoilrecoil - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle. An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › recoilRecoil Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    To draw back, fall back, or stagger back; retreat. To fly back when released, as a spring, or kick back when fired, as a gun. To start or shrink back, as in fear, surprise, or disgust.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › recoilrecoil | meaning of recoil in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    recoil meaning, definition, what is recoil: to move back suddenly and quickly from s...: Learn more.