backing

The word “backing” has 2 syllables: back-ing.

It's pronounced as /ˈbækɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for backing?

In the thesaurus, “backing” has 21 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backing

advocacy
advocating
aid
aiding
assist
assistance
assisting
bolstering
boost
encouragement
endorsement
endorsing
help
helping
patronage
proving
reinforcing
sponsorship
subsidy
support
supporting

Antonyms for backing

balking
barring
blockage
blocking
constraining
failing
hampering
handicapping
hindering
hindrance
holding back
hurt
impeding
inhibiting
inhibition
injury
interference
interfering
obstructing
obstruction
opposing
opposition
restraining
restraint
stop
strangling
thwarting
undermining
weakening

Meanings of backing

verb
1. To go in the reverse direction.
2. To support.
3. (of the wind) To change direction contrary to the normal pattern; that is, to shift anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere, or clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
4. (of a square sail) To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.
5. (of an anchor) To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.
6. (of a hunting dog) To stand still behind another dog which has pointed.
7. To push or force backwards.
8. To get upon the back of; to mount.
9. To place or seat upon the back.
10. To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
11. To adjoin behind; to be at the back of.
12. To write upon the back of, possibly as an endorsement.
13. (of a justice of the peace) To sign or endorse (a warrant, issued in another county, to apprehend an offender).
14. To row backward with (oars).
noun
1. Support, especially financial.
2. A liner or other material added behind or underneath.
3. A backdrop.
4. Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.
5. The mounting of a horse or other animal.
6. The action of putting something back; a switching into reverse.
adjective
1. Providing support for the main performer.

Example Sentences

The musician appreciated the supportive backing vocals during the performance.
The project received strong financial backing from investors.
The political candidate enjoyed the backing of influential endorsements.
The artist's success was attributed to the loyal fan base and industry backing.
The team's victory was due in part to the unwavering backing of enthusiastic fans.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backing, such as: advocacy, advocating, aid, aiding, assist, assistance, assisting.

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