fall back

The phrase “fall back” has 2 syllables: fall back.

It's pronounced as /fɔl bæk/.

What is synonym and antonym for fall back?

In the thesaurus, “fall back” has 5 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for fall back

When faced with uncertainty, it's natural to fall back on familiar routines for comfort.
As the situation escalated, the troops were ordered to fall back to a more defensible position.
When Plan A failed, they had to fall back on their contingency plan to salvage the project.
In times of crisis, people often fall back on their faith for strength and guidance.
Despite his best efforts, he couldn't help but fall back into old habits when under stress.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fall back, such as: advance, breast, drop back, face, pull out, retire, retreat.

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