Drew back in disgust (8)

I believe the answer is:

recoiled

(Other definitions for recoiled that I've seen before include "shrunk" , "Sprang back suddenly in fear or disgust" , "Shrank back in horror" , "Leo cried (anag.)" , "Drew back in disgust or fear" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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