verb🔗Sharerecule, se replieTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment."He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."Il a reculé avec dégoût quand il a vu le désordre.actionsensationemotionbodymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharereculaTo retreat before an opponent."The dog recoiled when the angry cat hissed at it. "Le chien recula quand le chat en colère lui a grogné dessus.actionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerecula, se retiraTo retire, withdraw."When the teacher asked a difficult question, the student recoiled, hesitating before answering. "Lorsque le professeur a posé une question difficile, l'élève a reculé, hésitant avant de répondre.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharea reculé(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired"The old rifle recoiled sharply when he pulled the trigger, bruising his shoulder. "Le vieux fusil a reculé brusquement lorsqu'il a appuyé sur la gâchette, lui meurtrissant l'épaule.weaponmilitaryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
