verb🔗ShareRetroceder, encogerseTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."Retrocedió con disgusto cuando vio el desastre.emotionactionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, replegarseTo retreat before an opponent."The smaller dog, after barking fiercely, was soon recoiling from the larger, more aggressive one. "El perro más pequeño, después de ladrar ferozmente, pronto retrocedió ante el más grande y agresivo.actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, retirarseTo retire, withdraw."The child was recoiling from the barking dog, stepping backwards in fear. "El niño retrocedía del perro que ladraba, dando pasos hacia atrás por miedo.actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetroceder, retroceso(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. "El potente rifle retrocedía con cada disparo, lo que dificultaba que el tirador se mantuviera en el objetivo.weaponmilitarytechnicalphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRetroceso, reacciónThe act of something that recoils."The sudden recoiling of the garden hose made it difficult to water the flowers. "El repentino retroceso de la manguera del jardín dificultó el riego de las flores.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
