recoils

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

Translation

n.the backward movement of a gun when fired
v.to draw back in fear or surprise

Phrases & Collocations

gun recoils

recoils in fear

recoils from danger

recoils at pain

recoils in shock

recoils in horror

recoils instinctively

recoils from truth

recoils at sight

recoils with surprise

Example Sentences

the snake recoils when it feels threatened.

he recoils in horror at the sight of the ghost.

the dog recoils from loud noises.

she recoils from the idea of betrayal.

he recoils at the thought of public speaking.

the child recoils when touched unexpectedly.

the audience recoils from the graphic scene.

she recoils from the bitter truth.

the cat recoils from the water spray.

he recoils instinctively from the pain.

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