recoiled
verbDivide recoiled into syllables:
re · coiled
How to pronounce recoiled:
Definition of recoiled:
- recoiled (verb):
- to jerk or spring back
- to fall back under pressure
Synonyms for recoiled:
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Antonyms for recoiled:
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