recoiling

verb
  1. 1

    To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.

    “He recoiled in disgust when he saw the mess.”

  2. 2

    To retreat before an opponent.

  3. 3

    To retire, withdraw.

  4. 4

    (of a firearm) To quickly push back when fired

noun
  1. 1

    The act of something that recoils.

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