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recoiling

UK
/rɪˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪlɪŋ/

Translations

recoilinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪ.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something or someone that is drawing back or shrinking away.
révulséAu sens d’un visage ou d’une expression marquant le dégoût, l’effroi ou le rejet.
Her recoiling expression made it clear she wanted to leave.
Son expression révulsée montrait clairement qu'elle voulait partir.
recoilingnoun
recoilings
pl
reculEn mécanique et en armurerie.
Excessive recoiling of the rifle made it difficult to keep the sight on target.
Le recul excessif du fusil rendait difficile le maintien du guidon sur la cible.
The recoiling of the crowd was evident when the fireworks unexpectedly exploded too close.
Le recul de la foule était évident lorsque les feux d'artifice ont explosé de façon inattendue trop près.
recoilverb

recoiling

Gerund

recoiled
Past Simple
recoiled
Past Participle
recoiling
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
reculerSens physique et réaction de peur, d'horreur ou de dégoût.
She recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake.
Elle a reculé d'horreur à la vue du serpent.
Additional translations
se déroberAu sens figuré, pour marquer une réticence face à quelque chose de pénible ou de difficile.
Synonyms
shrink
retreat
wince
pull back
draw back
flinch
Antonyms
approach
advance

Definitions

recoilinggerund / present participle
Drawing back or shrinking away, especially in fear, disgust, or distaste.
Her recoiling expression made it clear she wanted to leave.
recoilingnoun
The act of drawing back or retreating, especially in fear or disgust.
The recoiling of the crowd was evident when the fireworks unexpectedly exploded too close.
The backward movement or kick of a firearm, engine, or other mechanism after it is fired or activated.
Excessive recoiling of the rifle made it difficult to keep the sight on target.
recoilverb
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.
She recoiled in horror at the sight of the snake.
To move back suddenly and violently, especially as a reaction to a force or impact.
The gun recoiled sharply after the shot was fired.
To shrink mentally or emotionally from something unpleasant or difficult.
He recoiled from the idea of having to confront his boss.
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