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recoil

The word “recoil” has 2 syllables: re-coil

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkɔɪl/

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In the thesaurus, “recoil” has 58 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recoil along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recoil

Antonyms for recoil

Meanings of recoil

  • noun
    1. A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
    2. The state or condition of having recoiled.
    3. The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
    4. An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
  • verb
    1. To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
    2. To retreat before an opponent.
    3. To retire, withdraw.
    4. (of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired.

Example Sentences

  • She seemed to recoil from the unpleasant smell.
  • The loud noise made the child recoil in fear.
  • Many people recoil at the sight of blood.
  • He tried not to recoil when he touched the icy water.
  • The gun began to recoil after each shot was fired.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recoil, such as: advance, advancement, approach, backfire, balk, beard, blanch.

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