RECOIL

Definition of RECOIL

  1. (verb)draw back, as with fear or pain
  2. (verb)come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
  3. (verb)spring back; spring away from an impact
  4. (verb)spring back, as from a forceful thrust
  5. (noun)the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
  6. (noun)a movement back from an impact