Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Recoils.
Recoils - as a noun
A movement back from an impact
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlashreboundrepercussionHypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Recoils - 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 recoils in horror at the sight of the spider."
"The dog recoils when it hears loud noises."
"He recoils at the taste of the bitter medicine."
"The crowd recoils in fear as the explosion occurs."
"She recoils from his touch, not wanting to be near him."
Word Game Points
Is RECOILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recoils is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RECOILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RECOILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recoils is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRECOILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RECOILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recoils is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECOILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
