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recoil

[rɪˈkɔɪl]

📖 Definition

v. to fall back under pressure; to shrink back physically or emotionally

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A candle flame slowly growing smaller until it flickers out

💬 Example Sentence

The storm began to recoil as the winds shifted direction.

📝 Word Roots & Related

re-back coil n. v. to recoil from ... ...

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