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recoil vs come about

come about vs recoil

recoil is a noun but come about is not a noun.

recoil and come about both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recoil Yes No Yes No
come about No No Yes No
As verbs, come about is a hypernym of recoil; that is, come about is a word with a broader meaning than recoil:
  • recoil: come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
  • come about: come to pass
Other hypernyms of recoil include fall out, go on, hap, happen, occur, pass, pass off, take place.
recoil (noun) come about (noun)
a movement back from an impact
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
recoil (verb) come about (verb)
spring back, as from a forceful thrust come to pass
draw back, as with fear or pain
spring back; spring away from an impact
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Difference between recoil and come about

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