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