Synonyms for spring back

Most common

bound · rebound · recoil

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To recoil; to bounce back; to recover to an improved position.

   The bough sprang back and hit us square in the face.

Example sentences

• bound The plane we boarded was bound for San Francisco.
• rebound Algeria's economy is expected to rebound next year.
• recoil Thou shalt not recoil before thine enemy.

By length

5 letters

bound¹

6 letters

recoil²

7 letters

rebound²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (recoil² = 2 syllables).