100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "recoil"

Definition

Recoil (noun) refers to the action of springing back or flinching away from something, often due to shock, fear, or a physical force. It can also describe the backward movement of a firearm when it is discharged.

Synonyms

• Retreat
• Flinch
• Rebound
• Withdrawal
• Jerk
• Backlash

Antonyms

• Advance
• Approach
• Confront
• Engage
• Move forward

Examples

1. The sudden loud noise made him recoil in surprise.
2. She could hardly help but recoil at the sight of the gruesome accident.
3. The dog would recoil every time the firecracker exploded.
4. As the snake slithered closer, he instinctively recoiled.
5. The child recoiled from the eerie shadow on the wall.
6. When the horror movie became too intense, she recoiled in her seat.
7. He felt a strong urge to recoil from the harsh criticism.
8. The recoil from the gun made her recoil slightly after firing.
9. The unexpected question caused him to recoil in disbelief.
10. The athlete recoiled when he saw the competitor's aggressive move.
11. She didn't mean to recoil, but the smell was overwhelming.
12. The horror of the scene caused him to recoil in shock.
13. The recoil effect of the blast made him recoil backward.
14. He couldn't help but recoil at the thought of failure.
15. The sudden pain made her recoil instinctively.
16. As the wave crashed, she had to recoil to avoid getting soaked.
17. He watched the insect and had to recoil when it flew toward him.
18. The shock of the news made her recoil in disbelief.
19. The recoil from the heavy machinery caused vibrations that made him recoil.
20. She tried to approach the cat, but it would recoil every time.
21. The soldier felt the recoil of his weapon after firing.
22. In horror, he recoiled from the sight of the creepy doll.
23. The bear's growl made him recoil in fear.
24. She felt a strange sensation and had to recoil from the touch of the cold water.
25. The scientist recoiled at the unexpected results of the experiment.
26. The child learned to recoil from dangerous situations.
27. He could hardly contain his urge to recoil at the awful news.
28. The recoil of the cannon was so strong, it made the crew recoil.
29. The unexpected twist in the story made her recoil in surprise.
30. He instinctively recoiled when the insect landed on his arm.
31. The loud bang caused everyone to recoil from the source of the noise.
32. She had to recoil from the brashness of his comments.
33. The recoil of the gun was more than he had anticipated, causing him to recoil.
34. The character in the story recoiled at the villain's evil laugh.
35. The smell of rotten food made him recoil in disgust.
36. When the lights went out, she couldn't help but recoil in fear.
37. He felt the need to recoil from the impending argument.
38. The explosion made the bystanders recoil in shock.
39. She had to recoil from the bitter taste of the medicine.
40. The comedian's punchline made the audience recoil with laughter.
41. He would often recoil at the thought of public speaking.
42. The horror movie scene made her recoil in terror.
43. The recoil from the arrow's release caused the bow to recoil.
44. He felt a physical urge to recoil from the harsh judgment.
45. The loud thunder made the dog recoil in fear.
46. The sudden movement caused her to recoil instinctively.
47. He tried to stay calm, but his body wanted to recoil.
48. The recoil of the heavy machinery was felt throughout the factory, making workers recoil.
49. She had to recoil when the wave crashed over her.
50. The shocking revelation made him recoil in disbelief.
51. The child would recoil from any sudden loud noises.
52. The recoil from the sudden impact made the car recoil slightly.
53. She would recoil at the thought of eating insects.
54. The unexpected reunion made him recoil in awkwardness.
55. He felt the urge to recoil from the confrontation.
56. The recoil of the bowstring made him recoil slightly.
57. The sight of the spider made her recoil in terror.
58. The shocking news made the entire room recoil in silence.
59. When the dog barked loudly, she recoiled from the noise.
60. The recoil after the shot made him recoil from the weapon.
61. The unexpected touch made her recoil in surprise.
62. He couldn't help but recoil from the harsh words spoken.
63. The recoil of the cannon was so powerful that it made the crew recoil.
64. The sudden appearance of the ghost made her recoil in fear.
65. The recoil from his accusations made her recoil defensively.
66. The explosive sound made everyone recoil in panic.
67. The cat would recoil if anyone tried to touch it.
68. The recoil of the rifle caused him to recoil from the kickback.
69. She felt herself recoil from the negativity in the room.
70. The intense heat made him recoil from the fire.
71. The recoil of the slingshot sent the projectile flying, making him recoil in surprise.
72. The sudden change in atmosphere made her recoil from the tension.
73. The recoil from the sudden impact made the vehicle recoil.
74. As the roller coaster dropped, she couldn't help but recoil in excitement.
75. The sound of the explosion made the crowd recoil in horror.
76. The recoil of the spring made him recoil slightly.
77. She tried to touch the hot surface but had to recoil quickly.
78. The unexpected twist in the plot made him recoil in disbelief.
79. He would often recoil from confrontation, preferring to avoid it.
80. The recoil from the sudden movement made her recoil back.
81. The loud noise caused everyone in the room to recoil.
82. The recoil of the heavy door made her recoil in surprise.
83. The shocking discovery made him recoil from the evidence.
84. She felt the urge to recoil when faced with the truth.
85. The recoil of the machine gun made him recoil with each shot.
86. The horror movie made her recoil from the scary scenes.
87. The sudden temperature change made him recoil from the cold air.
88. The recoil from the explosion made the building recoil.
89. The sight of the blood made him recoil in disgust.
90. She had to recoil from the overwhelming emotions.
91. The recoil of the weapon startled him, causing him to recoil.
92. The unexpected twist caused her to recoil in surprise.
93. The loud clap of thunder made everyone recoil in fear.
94. The recoil of the boat made her recoil from the waves.
95. The sudden movement made the cat recoil in fright.
96. He had to recoil from the harsh reality of the situation.
97. The recoil from the gun made him recoil instinctively.
98. The unexpected gesture caused her to recoil in confusion.
99. The recoil from the sudden explosion made the walls recoil.
100. She felt the need to recoil from the negative energy in the room.