Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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recoil | Yes | No | Yes | No |
resile | No | No | Yes | No |
recoil (noun) | resile (noun) |
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a movement back from an impact | |
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired |
recoil (verb) | resile (verb) |
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spring back, as from a forceful thrust | return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed |
draw back, as with fear or pain | formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure |
spring back; spring away from an impact | spring back; spring away from an impact |
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect | pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc. |