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

Suddenly the fight was punched out of Muzeya as she began to move backwards mid-way through the second round and Marshall pounced.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 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

Wriggling his body, Matthias started to move backwards.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

move backwards

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