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RECOILED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recoiled.

Recoiled - as a noun

The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kick

A movement back from an impact

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlashreboundrepercussion
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovement
Hyponyms (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)
cringeflinchfunkquailshrinksquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (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)
backfirebacklash

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounceboundreboundresilereverberatericochetspringtake a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundjumpleapspring
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Example: "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kickkick back

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is RECOILED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoiled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RECOILED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is RECOILED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoiled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECOILED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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