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recoil

noun
  1. a movement back from an impact
    rebound
  2. the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired
    kick
verb
  1. spring back, as from a forceful thrust
    kick backkick
  2. spring back
    spring
  3. draw back, as with fear or pain
    wince
  4. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
    backfire