back away
The phrase “back away” has 3 syllables: back a-way.
It's pronounced as /ˈbæk əˈweɪ/.
What is synonym and antonym for back away?
In the thesaurus, “back away” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for back away along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for back away
- drop back
- fall back
- retire
- retreat
- withdraw
Antonyms for back away
- advance
- breast
- face
Meanings of back away
- verb
- To move in a direction opposite to that which one is facing, keeping one's attention on the thing in front being avoided.
Example Sentences
- I had to back away from the edge of the cliff
- it was too steep.
- As the aggressive dog approached, I slowly began to back away.
- The intense heat forced us to back away from the blazing fire.
- When confronted with the angry crowd, the politician decided to back away from the podium.
- It's wise to back away from situations that make you uncomfortable.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to back away, such as: advance, breast, drop back, face, fall back, retire, retreat.
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