Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recoil
verb
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
Definition
To spring back or flinch away from something.
Examples
- The gun recoiled after it was fired, causing him to lose his grip.
- She recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake.
- He felt a sense of recoil from the harsh criticism.
Meaning
Recoil refers to the action of pulling back or retreating, often due to fear or shock, or as a result of a physical force.
Synonyms
- flinch
- withdraw
- shrink
- retreat
