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recoils

The word “recoils” has 2 syllables: re-coils

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkɔɪlz/

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In the thesaurus, “recoils” has 75 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for recoils

Antonyms for recoils

Meanings of recoils

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • She recoils whenever she sees a spider.
  • The horse recoils at sudden loud noises.
  • He recoils from the idea of cheating on a test.
  • The gun recoils sharply after every shot.
  • The child recoils in fear during the thunderstorm.

On this page you'll find 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recoils, such as: advancements, advances, approaches, backfire, balk, beards, blanch.

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