Rechercher
to recoil
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reculer
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03
reculer
spring back; spring away from an impact
04
reculer
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Exemple
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.
