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  Synonyms for backed out of verb change mind reconsider renege take back back out of change opinion default on do a U-turn do an about-face fail to honor go back on go into reverse have second thoughts sing a different song shift one’s ground Synonyms verb declare null and void quash invalidate annul revoke reverse […]

• Backed up

  Synonyms for back up verb move backward fall back retreat abandon withdraw Antonyms for backed up forge continue defend pursue Synonyms verb support advance back champion confirm encourage help promote lend support pull for stand behind stand by Antonyms continue defend pursue Usage Notes Although some object to their use, the phrases in back of […]

• Backed wrong horse

  Synonyms for backed wrong horse verb be unsuccessful decline fall founder flounder flop blunder fold abort fizzle slip miscarry miss backslide deteriorate go down break down back wrong horse be defeated be demoted be found lacking be in vain be ruined come to naught come to nothing fall flat fall short fall through go astray […]

• Backer

  Synonyms for backer noun supporter benefactor patron advocate promoter follower sponsor ally champion angel money protagonist underwriter meal ticket endorser well-wisher grubstaker staker Antonyms for backer antagonist opponent enemy opposer opposition

• Backfence talk

  Synonyms for backfence talk noun talk about others; rumor scandal hearsay chitchat tale conversation slander buzz news chatter blather account prate chronicle grapevine defamation cry story meddling babble scuttlebutt wire report prattle calumny injury talk small talk whispering campaign blether clothesline earful back-fence talk dirty laundry dirty linen dirty wash idle talk malicious talk Antonyms […]

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