recoiling
verb
- 1
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
“He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.”
- 2
To retreat before an opponent.
- 3
To retire, withdraw.
- 4
(of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired
noun
- 1
The act of something that recoils.
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