backtracks
The word “backtracks” has 2 syllables: back-tracks
It's pronounced as /bækˈtræks/
What is synonym and antonym for backtracks?
In the thesaurus, “backtracks” has 34 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backtracks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backtracks
- abjures
- abnegates
- about-faces
- abrogates
- annuls
- backpedals
- backs down
- backs off
- backs out
- begs off
- cops out
- countermands
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- overturns
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repeals
- repudiates
- rescinds
- retracts
- reverses
- reverts
- revokes
- strikes down
- switches
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
Antonyms for backtracks
Meanings of backtracks
- noun
- The act of backtracking.
- verb
- To retrace one's steps.
- To repeat or review work already done.
- To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
- To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.
Example Sentences
- The GPS system often backtracks when it encounters a dead end or a closed road.
- The athlete sometimes backtracks during training to reinforce fundamental skills.
- A responsible leader rarely backtracks on their commitments once they've been made.
- The author occasionally backtracks in the narrative to provide context for the story's events.
- It's frustrating when someone backtracks on their promises, causing uncertainty and distrust in relationships.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backtracks, such as: abjures, abnegates, about-faces, abrogates, annuls, backpedals, backs down.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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backs down
- abjures
- abnegates
- backpedals
- backs off
- backs out
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- goes back on
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
backpedals
- abjures
- abnegates
- backs down
- backs off
- backs out
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
about-faces
- U-turns
- about-turns
- abrogates
- annuls
- arches
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- bait and switches
- bends
- bows
- breaks
- changes of heart
- circles
- coils
- countermands
- crooks
- curls
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- denials
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- flip-flops
- hesitations
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- irresolutions
- loops
- overturns
- pivots
- recantations
- reconsiderations
- renunciations
- repeals
- repudiations
- rescinds
- retractions
- retreats
- reversals
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- reverts
- revokes
- rounds
- second thoughts
- sheers
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- wheels
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backs out
- abjures
- abnegates
- backpedals
- backs down
- backs off
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- goes back on
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws