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recoil at the sight

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recoil at the sight (of someone or something)

 and recoil at the thought (of someone or something)

Fig. to flinch or cringe at the sight or thought of someone or something. Sally recoiled at the sight of Gerry, who had said something unspeakable. Mary recoiled at the very thought.

See also: recoil, sight