recoil

To spring back, as upon firing.

To shrink back, as in fear or repugnance.

To fall back; return.

The backward action of a firearm upon firing.

The act or state of recoiling; reaction.

To draw back; go back; retreat; take a sudden backward motion after an advance.

To start or draw back, as from anything repulsive, distressing, alarming, or the like; shrink.

To fall, rush, start, bound, or roll back, as in consequence of resistance which cannot be overcome by the force impressed; return after a certain strain or impetus: literally or figuratively.

To fall off; degenerate.

To drive back.