lay back

See definition of lay back on Dictionary.com

synonyms for lay back

On this page you'll find 314 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lay back, such as: decrease, diminish, dull, dwindle, ebb, and recede.

antonyms for lay back

Most relevant

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

How to use lay back in a sentence

  • In her dim, cushioned corner Mollie Gretna lay back against the wall, her face pale and her weak mouth foolishly agape.

    Dope | Sax Rohmer
  • Feeling perfectly secure, Matt lay back, pulled the side of the blanket over him, and fell asleep.

    Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews
  • Large drops of perspiration stood on Jacob Worse's nose, as he lay back in his chair, with his mouth open, snoring frightfully.

    Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland
  • She lay back on a great sofa, her dress undone, holding one hand on her heart, and letting the other hang by her side.

    Camille (La Dame aux Camilias) | Alexandre Dumas, fils
  • Jessie lay back and closed her eyes with a blissful sense of freedom from danger.

    The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. White

Synonym of the Day