Zoeken
to recoil
02
terugdeinzen, terugschieten
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03
terugschieten, terugtrekken
spring back; spring away from an impact
04
terugveren, reageren
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Recoil
01
terugslag, recoil
a movement back from an impact
02
terugslag, recoil
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
recoil
v
Voorbeeld
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.
