take back

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

It's pronounced as /teɪk bæk/.


What is synonym and antonym for take back?

In the thesaurus, “take back” has 5 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for take back

  • contradict
  • deny
  • renounce
  • retract
  • withdraw

Antonyms for take back

  • acknowledge
  • admit
  • claim
  • contend
  • declare
  • maintain
  • state

Meanings of take back

  • verb
    1. To retract/withdraw an earlier statement.
    2. To cause to remember some past event or time.
    3. To resume a relationship.
    4. To regain possession of something.
    5. To return something to a vendor for a refund.

Example Sentences

  • I need to take back what I said earlier, I was mistaken.
  • It's time to take back control of your life and make positive changes.
  • Can I take back this book to the library tomorrow?
  • She wanted to take back the hurtful words she had spoken in anger.
  • Let's take back our offer and reconsider our options before making a decision.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take back, such as: acknowledge, admit, claim, contend, contradict, declare, deny.

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

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