Synonyms of RECOILING

verb

1. draw back, as with fear or pain

   • FLINCH14
   • SQUINCH21
   • FUNK11
   • CRINGE9
   • SHRINK13
   • WINCE10
   • RECOIL8
   • QUAIL14

2. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

   • BACKFIRE19
   • BACKLASH19
   • RECOIL8

3. spring back; spring away from an impact

   • BOUNCE10
   • RESILE6
   • SPRING9
   • BOUND8
   • REBOUND10
   • RECOIL8
   • REVERBERATE16
   • RICOCHET15

   Also: take a hop.

4. spring back, as from a forceful thrust

   • RECOIL8
   • KICK14

   Also: kick back.