recoiled
Aussprache: [rɪˈkɔɪld]
Wort
Kontext: „reaction“
(verb) to suddenly move away from something because you are afraid, surprised, or disgusted. Imagine if a snake suddenly appeared, you might jump back and move away quickly.
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When she saw the spider, she recoiled in fright.
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He didn't recoil from the challenge; instead, he stepped forward.
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Did you recoil when you heard that loud noise?
Kontext: „movement“
(verb) to pull back or spring back after being pressed or extended. Like how a rubber band snaps back after being stretched out.
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The spring recoiled after being compressed.
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The ball didn't recoil after hitting the ground, it just stayed there.
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How far did the object recoil after the impact?
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