resile

intransitive verb

To spring back, especially to resume a former position or structure after being stretched or compressed.

intransitive verb

To draw back; recoil.

To start back; recede, as from a purpose; recoil.

To shrink, recoil, or retreat from something.

To recoil or rebound; return to its original form or position, as an elastic body.

intransitive verb

To start back; to recoil; to recede from a purpose.

verb

To start back; to recoil; to recede from a purpose.

verb

To spring back; rebound; resume the original form or position, as an elastic body.

verb

pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.

verb

spring back; spring away from an impact