recoiled

Phonetic Respelling: [ verb ri-koil; noun ree-koil, ri-koil ]

Definition:

v.1 to draw or start back as in disgust or horror; 2.to move sharply in the opposite direction from an expended force as a rifle moves against one's shoulder when fired

Sentence:

The criticism recoiled against the critics.

More example sentences:

The criticism recoiled against the critics.

Hear it

Fireheart recoiled at her words, flattening his ears. What does recoiled mean?

Hear it

Synonyms:

draw back; withdraw; react

Antonyms:

confront

Recoiled rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • boiled
  • broiled
  • coiled
  • foiled
  • oiled
  • roiled
  • soiled
  • spoiled
  • toiled
• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • embroiled
  • uncoiled
  • unspoiled