Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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recoil | Yes | No | Yes | No |
wince | Yes | No | Yes | No |
recoil (noun) | wince (noun) |
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a movement back from an impact | a reflex response to sudden pain |
the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired | the facial expression of sudden pain |
recoil (verb) | wince (verb) |
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spring back, as from a forceful thrust | make a face indicating disgust or dislike |
draw back, as with fear or pain | 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 |