Pesquisar
to recoil
02
retroceder
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
03
recuar
spring back; spring away from an impact
04
recuar
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Recoil
01
recuo
a movement back from an impact
02
recuo
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
Exemplo
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.
