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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.
recoilingnoun
recoilings
pl
His recoiling from the challenge was disappointing.
Его отступление от вызова было разочаровывающим.
The recoiling of the gun was unexpected.
Отдача от пистолета была неожиданной.
recoilverb

recoiling

Gerund

recoiled
Past Simple
recoiled
Past Participle
recoiling
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
US
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
He recoiled in horror when he saw the snake.
Он отпрянул в ужасе, когда увидел змею.
She recoiled from the idea of going back to that place.
Она отшатнулась от мысли вернуться в то место.
The ball recoiled off the wall and hit him.
Мяч отскочил от стены и ударил его.
Additional translations
отдернуться
вздрогнуть
отброситься
Synonyms
draw back
shrink
pull back
wince
retreat
flinch
Antonyms
advance
approach

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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