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Definition recoil in British English

recoil verb

[intransitive] verb
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
1

to move quickly back from someone or something frightening or unpleasant

Example

She felt him recoil from her.

Synonyms and related words
cringe cringe flinch shout cry out tremble
2

to feel very strongly that something is frightening or unpleasant

Example

She recoiled in horror at the thought of it.

Synonyms and related words
scare be/live in dread of panic
Definition recoil in British English