recoils

'recoils'

[recoil.n.01] as in: the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

'recoils'

[recoil.n.02] as in: a movement back from an impact

'recoils'

[flinch.v.01] as in: draw back, as with fear or pain

Examples:
she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf

'recoils'

[backfire.v.01] as in: come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

Examples:
Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble

'recoils'

[bounce.v.01] as in: spring back; spring away from an impact

Examples:
The rubber ball bounced
These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

'recoils'

[kick_back.v.02] as in: spring back, as from a forceful thrust

Examples:
The gun kicked back into my shoulder

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