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step back

VERB

recoil

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backfire balk blanch blink cringe demur flinch hesitate reel shudder tremble turn away waver wince

STRONG

blench carom dodge duck falter jerk kick quail quake react rebound resile shake shirk shrink spring start stick stickle swerve withdraw

WEAK

draw back pull back shy away

Antonyms

STRONGEST

steady

STRONG

face meet remain stay

Example Sentences

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A space that’s easier to step back into, whether that’s to cook dinner, sit down to work, or tackle a deeper clean tomorrow.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Whatever the reason behind it, the decision is a drastic step back for Havens’ plans.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Broadway veteran Eric Anderson will step back into the role on May 19, but the actor who will cover the interim, from May 2 through 17, hasn’t been announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

While I am grateful she has had the financial cushion to step back, I worry that this chapter has drifted into something more indefinite.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

I take another step back, clutching my friend tighter.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

step back

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