Recoiling: meaning, definitions and examples
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recoiling
[ rษชหkษษชlษชล ]
physical reaction
Recoiling refers to the act of drawing back or flinching away, often as a reaction to something unpleasant or startling. It can indicate surprise, fear, or revulsion.
Synonyms
flinch, retract, shrink, withdraw.
Examples of usage
- He recoiled at the sight of the snake.
- She recoiled from the harsh criticism.
- The audience recoiled in horror at the sudden scene.
- The cat recoiled when the dog barked loudly.
Translations
Translations of the word "recoiling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น recuo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅ เคนเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Zurรผckziehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mundur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัะบะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ odskok
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท recul
๐ช๐ธ retroceso
๐น๐ท geri รงekilme
๐ฐ๐ท ํํด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุงุฌุน
๐จ๐ฟ รบstup
๐ธ๐ฐ รบstup
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ umik
๐ฎ๐ธ afturhvarf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััาะฐ ัะตะณัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geri รงษkilmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ retroceso
Etymology
The term 'recoil' originates from the Old French 'reculer', which means 'to withdraw'. This word itself is derived from the Latin 'recolligere', which combines 're-' meaning 'back' with 'colligere' meaning 'to collect'. In its evolution, 'recoil' has maintained the meaning of withdrawing or pulling back but added the connotation of a sudden or instinctive reaction. The concept of recoiling is often used in both physical contexts, such as when someone flinches from a sudden movement, and metaphorical contexts, such as when someone shrinks back from an uncomfortable social interaction. The modern usage dates back to at least the 16th century, illustrating the longevity and relevance of the term in various contexts through the ages.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,102 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30099 dispensable
- 30100 astir
- 30101 doctoring
- 30102 recoiling
- 30103 greasing
- 30104 disappointingly
- 30105 unvarnished
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