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Present participle for to suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
“He began to pull up his shirt, and the children would recoil in horror at the sight of his scars.”
Present participle for to feel fear, horror, or disgust at the thought of something
“Some may react with disgust at the idea, recoil at the thought of it, or simply say that it's too strong a word.”
Present participle for to retreat or withdraw from a (hostile) place or situation
“The smell of rotten chickens causes the invaders to recoil in disgust and allows them to escape.”
Present participle for to physically jerk or bounce off, especially in a backward motion
“He knew that I was too young and too small, and that the rifle would recoil and bruise or injure my shoulder.”
Present participle for to have an adverse result, especially one that is the opposite of that expected
“A dictated peace is not a true peace if punitive terms recoil on our own heads.”
Present participle for to recur, or break out anew after a dormant period
Present participle for to cause a sound to carry and have an echo effect
Present participle for to become excitedly upset or angry
Present participle for to move with a short, sudden movement
Present participle for make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
Present participle for to move to face in another direction
Springing back quickly when squeezed or stretched
Shy or socially timid, not liking to be noticed
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