recoil Synonyms
recoil Meaning
recoil (n)
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
a movement back from an impact
recoil (v)
draw back, as with fear or pain
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
spring back; spring away from an impact
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
recoil (v. i.)
To start, roll, bound, spring, or fall back; to take a reverse motion; to be driven or forced backward; to return.
To draw back, as from anything repugnant, distressing, alarming, or the like; to shrink.
To turn or go back; to withdraw one's self; to retire.
recoil (v. t.)
To draw or go back.
recoil (n.)
A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking; as, the recoil of nature, or of the blood.
The state or condition of having recoiled.
Specifically, the reaction or rebounding of a firearm when discharged.
recoil Sentence Examples
- The gun recoiled violently after firing, jolting the shooter's arm.
- The recoil from the explosion sent debris flying in all directions.
- The car recoiled as it hit a bump in the road.
- The spring recoiled with a snap after being stretched.
- The soldiers recoiled in horror at the sight of the carnage.
- The crowd recoiled from the stage as the performer began his act.
- The water recoiled from the hot pan, forming small beads.
- The stock market recoiled after the unexpected news release.
- The child recoiled from the stranger's touch.
- The cat recoiled in fear as the dog approached.
FAQs About the word recoil
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired, a movement back from an impact, draw back, as with fear or pain, come back to the originator of an action with an u
flinch, wince, blench, tremble, hesitate, shrink, quail, shudder,cringe,shake
approach, face, face, advance, approach, advance, beard,confront, challenge, near
The gun recoiled violently after firing, jolting the shooter's arm.
The recoil from the explosion sent debris flying in all directions.
The car recoiled as it hit a bump in the road.
The spring recoiled with a snap after being stretched.
