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RECOILS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recoils.

Recoils - as a noun

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick14

A movement back from an impact

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlash19rebound10repercussion16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Recoils - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11quail14shrink13squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (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)
backfire19backlash19

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10bound8rebound10resile6reverberate16ricochet15spring9take a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8jump15leap6spring9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Example: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick14kick back

Example Sentences

"She recoils in horror at the sight of the spider."
"The dog recoils when it hears loud noises."
"He recoils at the taste of the bitter medicine."
"The crowd recoils in fear as the explosion occurs."
"She recoils from his touch, not wanting to be near him."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECOILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RECOILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECOILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RECOILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoils is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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