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RECOILS Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word recoils. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word recoils. (close relations)
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recoiledrecoiling

Best Alternative Words for RECOILS

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1balks
verbv
2flinches
verbv
3jerks
nounn
4jumps
verbv
5quails
nounn
6shies
verbv
7shrinks
verbv
8startles
verbv
9withdraws
verbv
10kick
verb, nounv, n
11backlash
nounn
12rebound
verb, nounv, n
13backfire
verb, nounv, n
14bounce
verb, nounv, n
15bound
verb, adjectivev, adj
16cringe
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
17flinch
verbv
18funk
verb, nounv, n
19quail
verb, nounv, n
20repercussion
nounn

Best Hypernyms For RECOILS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for recoils, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
bound motion movement spring bounce hap happen jump leap move occur pass rebound recoil resile reverberate ricochet
Phrases (6)
come aboutfall outgo onpass offtake a hoptake place

Alternatives for BALKS

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