recoil
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He recoiled from the idea of speaking in public.
Definition:To withdraw or shrink back in reaction to something, especially due to fear or aversion.
From recoil from
Example:He gripped the handle of the handgun tightly, feeling the recoil of the shot against his shoulder.
Definition:A part of a firearm that extends forward from the trigger mechanism and through which the bullet is propelled.
From gun barrel
Example:They recoiled against the suggestion of collaborating with their rivals.
Definition:To strongly resist something, especially an internal or ethical conflict caused by a particular situation or action.
From recoil against
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