recoiling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb draw back, as with fear or pain
  2. verb come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
  3. verb spring back; spring away from an impact

Synonyms

flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince, recoil, quail

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