Recoil
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British pronunciation/ɹɪkˈɔɪl/
American pronunciation/ɹiˈkɔɪɫ/

Definición y Significado de "recoil"

to recoil
01

retroceder

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant
02

retroceder

spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03

retroceder

spring back; spring away from an impact
04

retroceder

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
01

a movement back from an impact

02

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

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Ejemplo
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As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled.
She recoiled from his touch, feeling a sudden rush of unease.
When the ghostly figure appeared in the doorway, he recoiled in horror.
He recoiled from the sight of the gruesome accident, unable to look at the scene.
Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice, feeling taken aback.
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