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Vocabulary Entry
recoil
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A movement backward, either literally or figuratively, often due to shock or surprise.
Example Sentences
"The recoil of the gun surprised him and knocked him off balance."
"She felt a sense of recoil upon hearing the unexpected news."
"The sudden recoil of the spring sent the ball flying."
V
verb
To move backward or flinch away from something, especially due to fear or shock.
Example Sentences
"He recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake."
"The audience recoiled at the sudden loud noise."
"She recoiled from the harsh criticism directed at her."