recoiling Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to move back suddenly in fear or disgust Example Sentence She was recoiling in fear as the snake slithered towards her. Synonyms shrink; flinch; cringe Antonyms approach; advance Hear It! Say It! Write It! recoiling Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: