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recoil vs repercussion

repercussion vs recoil

recoil and repercussion both are nouns.

recoil is a verb but repercussion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recoil Yes No Yes No
repercussion Yes No No No
As nouns, recoil and repercussion are synonyms defined as:
  • recoil and repercussion: a movement back from an impact
Other synonyms of recoil include backlash, rebound.
recoil (noun) repercussion (noun)
a movement back from an impact a movement back from an impact
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired a remote or indirect consequence of some action
recoil (verb) repercussion (verb)
spring back, as from a forceful thrust
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 repercussion

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