Back away
Synonyms for back away
verb move away backwards
back out
retreat
withdraw
backpedal
crawfish
pull back
Antonyms for back away
move forward
stay
Usage Notes
Although some object to their use, the phrases in back of and the shorter—and much older—back of with the meaning “behind” are fully established as standard in American English: The car was parked (in) back of the house. Both phrases occur in all types of speech and writing.
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