verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   past participle of recoil form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

All synonyms

backfirebounceflinchkickkickkick back

Example

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"We recoiled from the enemy's offensive."

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