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What is another word for Recoiling?

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Pronunciation:

[ ɹɪkˈɔ͡ɪlɪŋ], [ ɹɪkˈɔ‍ɪlɪŋ], [ ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈɔɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ]

Synonyms for Recoiling:

How to use "Recoiling" in context?

When you recoil, your body involuntarily contracts muscle tissue. This movement can be involuntary and reflexive, or it can be a conscious decision made by the brain. Regardless of how it happens, when you recoil, you generate force.

The purpose of recoil is to keep you safe. When you fire a gun, the recoil sends the gun and the bullet backwards. This action prevents the gun from being fired improperly and keeps you safe.

The recoil of a gun also helps you aim the gun. When you fire the gun, the recoil pushes the gun upwards and to the left. This movement helps you align the gun with the target.

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