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recoil

[rɪˈkɔɪl]

recoil Definition

  • 1suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
  • 2to move back because of fear or disgust
  • 3the sudden backward movement made by a gun when it is fired

Using recoil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recoil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She recoiled in horror at the sight of the spider.

  • Example

    The dog recoiled from the loud noise.

  • Example

    He recoiled at the thought of eating snails.

  • Example

    The gun recoiled after firing.

recoil Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for recoil

Antonyms for recoil

Phrases with recoil

  • to feel strong dislike or opposition to something and avoid it

    Example

    She recoiled from the idea of working with him again.

  • to react with fear or disgust to something

    Example

    She recoiled in horror at the sight of the dead body.

  • to be shocked or surprised by something

    Example

    He recoiled from the shock of hearing the news.

Origins of recoil

from Old French 'reculer', meaning 'to go back'

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Summary: recoil in Brief

'Recoil' [rɪˈkɔɪl] is a verb that describes a sudden movement back in fear, horror, or disgust. It can also refer to the backward movement made by a gun when it is fired. Examples include 'She recoiled in horror at the sight of the spider' and 'The gun recoiled after firing.' 'Recoil from' is a common phrase that means to avoid something due to strong dislike or opposition.