verb🔗ShareTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."emotionactionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo retreat before an opponent."The smaller dog, after barking fiercely, was soon recoiling from the larger, more aggressive one. "actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo retire, withdraw."The child was recoiling from the barking dog, stepping backwards in fear. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired"The powerful rifle was recoiling with each shot, making it hard for the shooter to stay on target. "weaponmilitarytechnicalphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of something that recoils."The sudden recoiling of the garden hose made it difficult to water the flowers. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
