RECOIL Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
recoil.
(exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word recoil. (close relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word recoil. (close relations)
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Definition of RECOIL
Definition of RECOIL
Best Alternative Words for RECOIL
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kick | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | backlash | nounn | ||||
| 3 | rebound | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | backfire | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | bounce | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | bound | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | cringe | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 8 | flinch | verbv | ||||
| 9 | funk | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | quail | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 11 | repercussion | nounn | ||||
| 12 | resile | verbv | ||||
| 13 | reverberate | verbv | ||||
| 14 | ricochet | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | shrink | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | spring | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 17 | squinch | verbv | ||||
| 18 | wince | verbv | ||||
| 19 | kick back | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 20 | take a hop | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For RECOIL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
recoil, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
bound
motion
movement
spring
bounce
hap
happen
jump
leap
move
occur
pass
rebound
resile
reverberate
ricochet
Phrases (6)
come aboutfall outgo onpass offtake a hoptake place
