Recoil(verb)
Suddenly move back in shock, fear, or disgust; (of a gun) kick backward when fired.
Hindi meaning:पीछे हट जाना
Synonyms: Flinch, Shrink, Jerk back, Retreat
Antonyms: Advance, Approach, Confront, Embrace
Example: She recoiled when she touched the hot pan.
Trick to remember: Recoil = re + coil — jaise spring coil compress hoke wapas jump karta hai, waise hi sudden backward movement = recoil.
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