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recoiling

The word “recoiling” has 3 syllables: re-coil-ing

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkɔɪlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for recoiling?

In the thesaurus, “recoiling” has 83 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for recoiling

Antonyms for recoiling

Meanings of recoiling

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of something that recoils.

Example Sentences

  • She was recoiling from the strong chemical smell.
  • The cat kept recoiling every time it heard thunder.
  • He stood there, recoiling in fear after the explosion.
  • The crowd was recoiling from the violent images on the screen.
  • The gun was recoiling with each powerful shot.

On this page you'll find 103 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recoiling, such as: abashed, acknowledgment, advancing, aggressive, answer, appearance, approaching.

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Related Words

backing away

quailing

unassertive

falling back

jumping

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