1re·coil 
/rɪˈkojəl/ verb
re·coils; re·coiled; re·coil·ing /rɪˈkojəl/ verb [no obj] 1 : to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear
▪ We recoiled in horror at the sight of his wounded arm. ▪ He recoiled from her touch. — often used figuratively ▪ We recoiled at the prospect of having to spend that much money to fix the car. 2 of a gun : to move back suddenly when fired
▪ The rifle recoiled and bruised my shoulder.
▪ We recoiled in horror at the sight of his wounded arm. ▪ He recoiled from her touch. — often used figuratively ▪ We recoiled at the prospect of having to spend that much money to fix the car.
▪ The rifle recoiled and bruised my shoulder.
