recoiled
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 re·coil n. Pronunciation: ri- ' ko ̇ i(-ə)l Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English reculen, recoilen, from Anglo-French reculer, recuiler, from re- + cul backside ― more at CULET Date: 14th century 1 a : to fall back under pressure b : to shrink back physically or emotionally 2 : to spring back to or as if to a starting point : REBOUND 3 obsolete : DEGENERATE synonyms RECOIL , SHRINK , FLINCH , WINCE , BLENCH , QUAIL mean to draw back in fear or distaste. RECOIL implies a start or movement away through shock, fear, or disgust < recoiled at the suggestion of stealing>. SHRINK suggests an instinctive recoil through sensitiveness, scrupulousness, or cowardice < shrank from the unpleasant truth>. FLINCH implies a failure to endure pain or face something dangerous or frightening with resolution <faced her accusers without flinching >. WINCE suggests a slight involuntary physical reaction (as a start or recoiling) < winced in pain>. BLENCH implies fainthearted flinching <stood their ground without blenching >. QUAIL suggests shrinking and cowering in fear < quailed before the apparition>.]]> 2 re·coil n. Pronunciation: ' rē- ˌ ko ̇ i(-ə)l, ri- ' ko ̇ i(-ə)l Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : the act or action of recoiling especially : the kickback of a gun upon firing 2 : REACTION <the recoil from the rigors of Calvinism ― Edmund Wilson>]]>