recoiling

he recoiled from the spider, a look of disgust on his face.

the sudden loud noise caused the dog to recoil in fear.

she recoiled at the thought of public speaking.

he recoiled from the harsh criticism, feeling defeated.

the patient recoiled from the doctor's touch.

i recoiled from the idea of working overtime this weekend.

the child recoiled from the unfamiliar food.

they recoiled in horror at the scene before them.

the team recoiled from the challenge, doubting their abilities.

he recoiled from the responsibility, preferring to avoid it.

she recoiled from the intense heat of the sun.