recoiling Synonyms & Antonyms
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Recoiling as a Noun
1
The act of something that recoils.
Recoiling as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of recoil
2
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.
3
To retreat before an opponent.
4
To retire, withdraw.
5
(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
Recoiling in a Sentence
He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.
Word Forms & Grammar
recoiling (plural recoilings)
recoiling
Recoiling in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The act of something that recoils |
| Plural | recoilings |