recoil in horror

Related
  • shrinkDecrease in size
  • flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
  • cringeShrink from discomfort
  • shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
  • gaspSudden sharp breath

horrified · revulsion · disgust · aghast · recoil · wince · blanch · stagger · repulsed · sickened · avert · gruesome · ghastly · macabre · visceral · stomach-turning · nightmarish · dread

Opposites
physical response

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Tilt body forward

reach out · draw near · stand firm · hold one's ground

psychological stance

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Accept with emotional weight

tolerate

emotional/physical approach vs. withdrawal

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Commit to something difficult

Familiarity
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