recoiled

[US]/rɪˈkɔɪld/
[UK]/rɪˈkɔɪld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to draw back or flinch away; to spring back or rebound; to react with horror or disgust

Phrases & Collocations

recoiled in fear

recoiled from danger

recoiled in horror

recoiled with disgust

recoiled from pain

recoiled in shock

recoiled in surprise

Example Sentences

the snake recoiled in fear when it saw the approaching footsteps.

she recoiled at the thought of eating insects.

he recoiled from the harsh criticism during the meeting.

the child recoiled from the loud noise of the fireworks.

she recoiled when the spider crawled across her hand.

the dog recoiled when it saw the stranger approaching.

he recoiled at the sight of the gruesome accident.

she recoiled from the idea of moving to a new city.

the audience recoiled in shock at the unexpected twist in the story.

he recoiled from the cold water when he first jumped in.

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