Rechercher
to recoil
02
reculer, reagir de maniere recoiling
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03
reculer, repartir
spring back; spring away from an impact
04
réagir, reculer
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Recoil
01
recul, rebond
a movement back from an impact
02
recul, rebond
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
recoil
v
Exemple
As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled.
When the ghostly figure appeared in the doorway, he recoiled in horror.
She recoiled from his touch, feeling a sudden rush of unease.
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.
