recoil
verbUK /rɪˈkɔɪl/
US /rɪˈkɔɪl/
To jump back quickly because something scared or surprised you.
She recoiled when the snake slithered across the path.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The backward push of a gun when it fires.
The rifle's recoil bruised his shoulder.
3. To spring back after being stretched or pushed.
The old spring recoiled with a loud twang.
4. To feel strong dislike or fear of something.
He recoiled at the thought of eating insects.