Sentences

recoil in a sentence

v. i.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

RECOIL: to spring back or flinch in response to a sudden shock or movement.

Sample Sentences

  1. The sudden loud noise made her recoil in surprise.
  2. As he swung the bat, he felt the recoil jolt through his arms.
  3. The dog recoiled at the sight of the stranger approaching.
  4. After hearing the harsh criticism, she recoiled from the conversation.
  5. The recoil from the powerful firearm surprised the novice shooter.
  6. The sudden loud noise caused him to recoil in surprise.
  7. As the gun fired, she felt the recoil push her shoulder back.
  8. He recoiled at the sight of the gruesome scene before him.
  9. The unexpected criticism made her recoil defensively from the conversation.
  10. In horror, the child recoiled from the angry dog barking ferociously.
  11. The sudden noise caused him to recoil in surprise.
  12. She felt a strong recoil from the powerful kick of the rifle.
  13. His body instinctively recoiled from the icy water as he dove in.
  14. After hearing the harsh criticism, she recoiled from the idea of sharing her work again.
  15. The snake's quick movement made the unsuspecting observer recoil in fear.