Recoiling

verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.

"He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess."

2.verbTo retreat before an opponent.

3.verbTo retire, withdraw.

4.verb(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired

5.nounThe act of something that recoils.

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