recoil
verbDivide recoil into syllables:
re · coil
How to pronounce recoil:
Definition of recoil:
- recoil (verb):
- to jerk or spring back
- to fall back under pressure
- draw back, as with fear or pain.
Synonyms for recoil:
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Antonyms for recoil:
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