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😨recoil

verb
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
recognize recollect

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

Example Expressions

recoil in horror

Synonyms

flinch, shrink, withdraw, cringe

Antonyms

advance, approach

Collocations

recoil in fear, recoil from, recoil at

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