backstop
The word “backstop” has 2 syllables: back-stop.
It's pronounced as /bækstɑp/.
What is synonym and antonym for backstop?
In the thesaurus, “backstop” has 14 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backstop along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backstop
Antonyms for backstop
- baffle
- balk
- bar
- block
- constrain
- fail
- foil
- frustrate
- hamper
- handicap
- hinder
- hold back
- impede
- inhibit
- interfere
- obstruct
- opening
- oppose
- restrain
- sabotage
- strangle
- thwart
Meanings of backstop
- noun
- A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.
- A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
- A wall or fence behind home plate.
- A catcher; the position of catcher.
- (rounders) The player who stands immediately behind the striking base.
- The longstop.
- The wicket-keeper.
- Something serving to bolster or support a cover story etc.
- verb
- To serve as backstop for.
- To bolster, support.
Example Sentences
- The safety net served as a crucial backstop for the economy during turbulent times.
- Diplomatic negotiations sought to establish a firm backstop for international security agreements.
- A solid defense serves as the team's backstop against their opponents' offensive strategies.
- The insurance policy acted as a financial backstop in case of unexpected losses.
- The government introduced measures to provide a regulatory backstop for the banking sector.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backstop, such as: aid, assist, baffle, balk, bar, barbed wire, barricade.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.