Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Recoiling.
Recoiling - as a noun
A movement back from an impact
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlash19rebound10repercussion16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Recoiling - 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)
Word Game Points
Is RECOILING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoiling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOILING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RECOILING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoiling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOILING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is RECOILING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoiling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOILING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
