resile
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Despite the pressure, he resiled from his initial position and withdrew his proposal.
Definition:To recoil from; to refuse to do or accept; to withdraw from (a commitment, proposal, etc.) without offering further resistance or argument.
From resile from
Example:The rubber band resiled back to its original shape after it was stretched.
Definition:To spring back; to recoil; to return to a former state or position.
From resile back
Example:The resilient material was able to withstand the impact without being damaged.
Definition:The capability of a material to absorb energy when it is deformed elastically and then, upon unloading, to have that energy released.
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