Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Recoil.
How to pronounce recoil:
Recoil - as a noun
A movement back from an impact
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlash19rebound10repercussion16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Recoil - as a verb
Draw back, as with fear or pain
Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11quail14shrink13squinch21wince10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backfire19backlash19Spring back; spring away from an impact
Example: "The rubber ball bounced"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10bound8rebound10resile6reverberate16ricochet15spring9take a hopHypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8jump15leap6spring9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The powerful recoil of the gun startled me."
"After firing, the recoil caused the rifle to jump in my hands."
"He held the shotgun firmly, bracing himself for the recoil."
"The force of the recoil knocked him off balance."
"The recoil of the engine shook the entire boat."
Word Game Points
Is RECOIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoil is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is RECOIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoil is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is RECOIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoil is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
