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Recoil

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noun

• some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

• A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• show submission or fear

96%6Exact Match!
noun

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

95%5Exact Match!
noun

• the facial expression of sudden pain

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• make a face indicating disgust or dislike

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic15 Jul 2024 Down 22
The Guardian Quick05 Oct 2023 Across 17
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