backwashes

The word “backwashes” has 3 syllables: back-wash-es

It's pronounced as /bækˈwɒʃɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for backwashes?

In the thesaurus, “backwashes” has 39 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for backwashes

  • afterclaps
  • aftereffects
  • afterglows
  • aftermaths
  • aftershocks
  • blowbacks
  • by-products
  • byproducts
  • children
  • conclusions
  • consequences
  • corollaries
  • denouements
  • developments
  • echoes
  • echos
  • effects
  • fallouts
  • fates
  • fruits
  • implications
  • issues
  • matters of course
  • offshoots
  • outcomes
  • outgrowths
  • precipitates
  • products
  • ramifications
  • repercussions
  • resultants
  • results
  • ripples
  • sequels
  • sequences
  • side effects
  • side reactions
  • spin-offs
  • upshots

Antonyms for backwashes

  • antecedents
  • bases
  • causations
  • causes
  • considerations
  • determinants
  • factors
  • foundations
  • grounds
  • groundworks
  • impetuses
  • incentives
  • inspirations
  • instigations
  • mothers
  • occasions
  • origins
  • reasons
  • roots
  • sources
  • springs
  • stimuli

Meanings of backwashes

  • noun
    1. The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
    2. The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
    3. The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
    4. The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

Example Sentences

  • The strong current creates powerful backwashes along the riverbank.
  • Ocean currents can generate unpredictable backwashes near rocky shores.
  • Engineers installed barriers to minimize the impact of backwashes on the bridge's stability.
  • After heavy rainfall, the drainage system struggles to handle the increased backwashes.
  • Surfers must be cautious of dangerous backwashes when navigating coastal waters.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backwashes, such as: afterclaps, aftereffects, afterglows, aftermaths, aftershocks, antecedents, bases.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

fallouts

  • afterclaps
  • aftereffects
  • afterglows
  • aftermaths
  • aftershocks
  • backwashes
  • blowbacks
  • by-products
  • byproducts
  • children
  • conclusions
  • consequences
  • corollaries
  • denouements
  • developments
  • echoes
  • echos
  • effects
  • fates
  • fruits
  • implications
  • issues
  • offshoots
  • outcomes
  • outgrowths
  • precipitates
  • products
  • ramifications
  • repercussions
  • resultants
  • results
  • ripples
  • sequels
  • sequences
  • side effects
  • side reactions
  • spin-offs
  • upshots

ramifications

  • afterclaps
  • aftereffects
  • afterglows
  • aftermaths
  • aftershocks
  • backwashes
  • bifurcation
  • blowbacks
  • branch
  • branching
  • breaking
  • by-products
  • byproducts
  • children
  • complication
  • conclusions
  • consequence
  • consequences
  • corollaries
  • denouements
  • developments
  • divarication
  • division
  • echoes
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  • effects
  • endings
  • excrescence
  • extension
  • fallouts
  • fates
  • forking
  • fruits
  • implications
  • issues
  • offshoot
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  • outcomes
  • outgrowth
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  • partition
  • precipitates
  • products
  • radiation
  • repercussions
  • result
  • resultants
  • results
  • ripples
  • sequel
  • sequels
  • sequences
  • side effects
  • side reactions
  • spin-offs
  • subdividing
  • subdivision
  • upshot
  • upshots

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