To frighten; to cause to flinch.
To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
To emit an offensive smell; to stink.
To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.
A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.
Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
One who fears or panics; a coward.
Mental depression.
To pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment.
To quickly push back when fired
A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.
The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.
An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
The state or condition of having recoiled.