recoil
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coil
ˈkɔɪl
koyl
British pronunciation
/ɹɪkˈɔɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "recoil"in English

to recoil
01

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

example
Examples
As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled.
When the ghostly figure appeared in the doorway, he recoiled in horror.
02

spring back, as from a forceful thrust

03

spring back; spring away from an impact

04

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Recoil
01

a movement back from an impact

02

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

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