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recoil

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verb

re·​coil ri-ˈkȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce recoil (audio)
recoiled; recoiling; recoils

intransitive verb

1
a
: to fall back under pressure
b
: to shrink back physically or emotionally
2
: to spring back to or as if to a starting point : rebound
3
obsolete : degenerate

recoil

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noun

re·​coil ˈrē-ˌkȯi(-ə)l How to pronounce recoil (audio)
ri-ˈkȯi(-ə)l
1
: the act or action of recoiling
especially : the kickback of a gun upon firing
2
: reaction
the recoil from the rigors of Calvinism Edmund Wilson

Synonyms

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for recoil

recoil, shrink, flinch, wince, blench, quail mean to draw back in fear or distaste.

recoil implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust.

recoiled at the suggestion of stealing

shrink suggests an instinctive recoil through sensitiveness, scrupulousness, or cowardice.

shrank from the unpleasant truth

flinch implies a failure to endure pain or face something dangerous or frightening with resolution.

faced her accusers without flinching

wince suggests a slight involuntary physical reaction (such as a start or recoiling).

winced in pain

blench implies fainthearted flinching.

stood their ground without blenching

quail suggests shrinking and cowering in fear.

quailed before the apparition

Example Sentences

Verb We recoiled in horror at the sight of his wounded arm. He recoiled from her touch. The rifle recoiled and bruised my shoulder. Noun The gun has a sharp recoil.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The unknown is whether policy leaders in these communities, red and blue alike, will stick with their current efforts, or recoil in fear of what the next election could bring. Philip Elliott, Time, 7 June 2022 But while some marvel at Núñez Vicente's innovation, others recoil, concerned about claustrophobia and convinced sitting underneath someone else would be worse, not better, than the current airplane economy set-up. Francesca Street, CNN, 14 June 2022 When the prominent British sports promoter pitches his vision of drawing impressive crowds and strong U.S. television viewership with darts, the initial reaction is to recoil as if an unsightly plate of bangers and mash has been set before them. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 25 May 2022 This can be very unsettling for managers, who often recoil from the unexpected intensity. Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 There are plenty of New Yorkers who recoil at the name. Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2022 The exact same brotherly ties between Ukraine and Russia that Putin wrote about in an essay on their historical unity may cause a significant number of Russians to recoil if the war becomes long, or particularly bloody. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Feb. 2022 Some Republicans recoil from the legislative efforts. New York Times, 12 Apr. 2022 But the elderly Filipinos did not shudder or recoil. Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2022
Noun
Faculty and staff recoil as the school adds language explicitly requiring new hires to waive clergy confidentiality on matters related to employment standards. David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Such rifles allow people, including women, to shoot a larger gun without having to absorb as much recoil. Lindsay Whitehurst, ajc, 27 July 2022 Such rifles allow people, including women, to shoot a larger gun without having to absorb as much recoil. Lindsay Whitehurst, Chron, 27 July 2022 Since then, the fintech market has faced a sobering recoil from lofty pandemic-era valuations. Emily Mason, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Features such as second-hand grips and thumb-hole stocks make the weapon easy to aim and hold with both hands while firing dozens of rounds with little recoil. The Week Staff, The Week, 12 June 2022 Indeed, his overeager, rather clumsy attempt to reconnect after two-and-a-half decades of absence is perhaps the one reaction most certain to make his prodigal daughter recoil. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 27 May 2022 At each checkpoint, Russian soldiers make male passengers lift up their shirts, looking for nationalist tattoos and bruises from the recoil of a Kalashnikov. Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022 For kids and new shooters, suppressors take away the two things that bother them – recoil and noise. al, 31 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English reculen, recoilen, from Anglo-French reculer, recuiler, from re- + cul backside — more at culet

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recoil was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing recoil

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