recoiling

verb

Meaning

To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
To retreat before an opponent.
To retire, withdraw.
(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
The act of something that recoils.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

backlash(English)rebound(English)shrink(English)kick back(English)bounce(English)repercussion(English)bound(English)quail(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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