Backing
Synonyms for backing
noun support
help
assistance
encouragement
sponsorship
subsidy
advocacy
endorsement
aid
patronage
championship
grant
funds
reinforcement
aegis
abetment
sanction
adherence
accompaniment
auspices
championing
secondment
Antonyms for backing
blockage
hindrance
hurt
injury
obstruction
disfavor
stop
opposition
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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