Resile Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Resile

Meaning 1 : spring back; spring away from an impact

    Example : These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide

    Synonyms : bounce,  bound,  rebound,  recoil,  reverberate,  ricochet,  spring,  take a hop
Meaning 2 : formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

    Synonyms : abjure,  forswear,  recant,  retract
Meaning 3 : pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.

    Example : The landlord cannot resile from the lease

Meaning 4 : return to the original position or state after being stretched or compressed

    Example : The rubber tubes resile