fell back

verbretreat

Synonyms for fell back

verb retreat

Antonyms for fell back

Word Origin & History

present participle adjective from fall (v.). Falling star is from 1560s; falling out "disagreement" is from 1560s. Falling evil "epilepsy" is from early 13c.

Example Sentences for fell back

For as he tried to sit up, he fell back sick and dizzy on the bed.

With his arms he lifted himself to a sitting position, and fell back again.

He fell back in his chair—his lips apart, his eyes fixed on the stranger.

Warren, with his pistol at full cock in his hand, fell back—dead!

He fell back a pace to the railing, his features working with his deep chagrin.

He sprang to his feet, but too quickly, and fell back into his seat.

At the bridge he fell back to us and found us talking of Charlotte.

They fell back, in dismay, the log dropping to the ground with a thud.

Finally the struggle ended: he fell back; he closed his eyes.

The Lakonian fell back a step, hesitated, and started to reply.