Rechercher
to recoil
01
reculer
to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant
02
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
She recoiled in horror at the sight of the grotesque creature lurking in the shadows.
He recoiled as the crab snapped at his outstretched hand, narrowly avoiding its sharp claws.
He recoiled from the dastard attack, his trust shattered by the betrayal.
