Answer: recoiled

AnswerCrossword Clue
RECOILEDDrew back in horror
RECOILEDFlinched
RECOILEDFlinched back
RECOILEDSprang back
RECOILEDDrew back.
RECOILEDShrank back.
RECOILEDShrank from
RECOILEDShrank back
RECOILEDOpposite of charged
RECOILEDDrew back, in a way
recoiledFeel fear, horror, or disgust at the thought or prospect of something; shrink mentally
recoiledRebound or spring back through force of impact or elasticity
recoiledRECOIL, to draw back in fear or disgust
recoiled(of an action) Have an adverse reactive effect on (the originator)
recoiled(of a gun) Move abruptly backward as a reaction on firing a bullet, shell, or other missile
recoiledSuddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust