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Meaning of recoiling back
The primary meaning of "recoiling back" is to pull or move back suddenly, often in response to something unpleasant or frightening.
Etymology of recoiling back
The word "recoiling" comes from the Old French word "reculer", which means "to pull back" or "to withdraw"
The word "back" is added to indicate the direction of the movement
The phrase "recoiling back" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a sudden or instinctive movement away from something
Synonyms
withdrawing
retreating
pulling back
recoiling
drawing back
shrinking back
flinching
jerking back
lurching
recoiling in horror
stepping back
falling back
giving back
yielding
ceding
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
quitting
fleeing
escaping
retreating from
pulling away
moving away
distancing oneself
removing oneself
Definitions
- To pull or move back suddenly, often in response to something unpleasant or frightening
- * To draw back or shrink back in fear, disgust, or horror
- * To retreat or withdraw from a situation or activity
Usage Examples
- The snake's hiss made her recoil back in fear
- * He recoiled back in disgust at the sight of the rotten food
- * The dog recoiled back when it saw the cat approaching
Antonyms
advancing
approaching
moving forward
stepping forward
leaning forward
reaching out
extending
stretching
moving closer
drawing near
coming closer
converging
meeting
encountering
facing
confronting
attacking
assaulting