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move backwards

VERB
reverse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overturn shift
STRONG
about-face back backpedal backtrack capsize evert exchange flip-flop interchange inverse invert rearrange retreat revert switch transfer transpose upend upset
WEAK
back up double back evaginate go back go backwards transplace turn around turn back turn over
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
go ahead reserve

Example Sentences

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The senator said it is her view that “if we’re not actively working on ways to improve our elections, then we’ll move backwards and we’re just asking for trouble.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

“If, psychologically, you need a month to get prepared to move backwards, you should get ready for the possibility.”

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2021

“I can’t move forward, can’t move backwards, can’t do anything. I can’t make this situation any better.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2020

Components move backwards and forwards across borders in different states of assembly.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2019

Wriggling his body, Matthias started to move backwards.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques