English dictionary
resile
verbPronunciation
ɹɪˈzaɪl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed
verb
- formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
verb
- spring back; spring away from an impact
verb
- pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.
Example sentences
The rubber tubes resile
He retracted his earlier statements about his religion
She abjured her beliefs
The rubber ball bounced
These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
The landlord cannot resile from the lease