Zurückschrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zurückschrecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "recoil", "flinch" or "shy away".

Essential properties of "zurückschrecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: zurückschrecken
Simple past: schreckte zurück
Participle: zurückgeschreckt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zurückschrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "React with fear/hesitation"

Definition: "To react with fear or hesitation to something unexpected or dangerous."
Translation(s): recoil, flinch, shy away, shrink back
Synonym(s): zurückweichen, zurücktreten
Antonym(s): voranschreiten, fortfahren
Related word(s): erschrecken, Angst haben

📝 Some usage examples:

Er schreckte zurück, als er den lauten Knall hörte.He recoiled when he heard the loud bang.
Sie schreckte zurück, als der Hund bellte.She flinched when the dog barked.
Er schreckte zurück, als er die Spinne sah.He recoiled when he saw the spider.

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