Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Recoiled.
Recoiled - as a noun
A movement back from an impact
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlashreboundrepercussionHypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Recoiled - as a verb
Draw back, as with fear or pain
Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchfunkquailshrinksquinchwinceHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backfirebacklashExample Sentences
"She recoiled in horror when she saw the snake."
"The cat recoiled at the sound of the vacuum cleaner."
"He recoiled from the intense heat of the fire."
"The child recoiled from tasting the bitter medicine."
"The dog recoiled after sniffing the foul odor."
Word Game Points
Is RECOILED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoiled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOILED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is RECOILED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoiled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOILED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is RECOILED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoiled is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOILED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
