Recoiling

Pronunciation: /ɹiˈkɔɪɫɪŋ/

Recoiling (verb)

  1. to move back suddenly from something that is frightening or painful.
  2. to spring back to a previous position after being pushed or pulled.

Examples

  • The cat is recoiling from the loud noise.
  • The rubber band is recoiling after being stretched.

Common collocations: recoil in fear, recoil from danger, recoil quickly, recoil suddenly

Synonyms of Recoiling

Neutral

Antonyms of Recoiling

  • — to move forward, opposite of recoiling.
  • — to come closer, opposite of recoiling.