How do you pronounce recoil?

recoil is pronounced as /rɪˈkɔɪl/.

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recoil

😨recoil (rikɔil)

verb

/rɪˈkɔɪl/

reculer (reculer)

recognize recollect

Signification

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

Traduction de la signification

Se retirer soudainement par peur, horreur ou en raison d'une force comme le recul d'une arme.

Phrases d'exemple

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

Elle a reculé en voyant le serpent.

Expressions d'exemple

recoil in horror

reculer dans l'horreur

Synonymes

flinch, shrink, withdraw, cringe

Antonymes

advance, approach

Collocations

recoil in fear, recoil from, recoil at

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