recoil synonyms

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[ US /ɹiˈkɔɪɫ/ ]

Synonyms

To get distracted unwittingly, usually out of fear or disgust

start approach seek shy shrink flinch wince quail cringe blench

Jerk backwards, as a gun upon firing

forward rebound

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