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turn back
verb as in backpedal
verb as in backtrack
verb as in double back
verb as in react
verb as in recur
verb as in regress
Strongest matches
Weak matches
verb as in relapse
Strongest matches
Weak matches
verb as in reoccur
verb as in reverse
verb as in revert
Example Sentences
Looking to turn back the tide or at least hold it back for one more election, Clinton will stump in Benton County next week.
The European Union called for Russia to revoke its decision and turn back.
At some point, they walk away, but then turn back and the fight resumes.
A chill coursed through me, but I resisted the urge to turn back.
It turns out that only when Muhammad Ali is in a boxing ring can he, or does he choose to, turn back the clock.
Sieur de Poutrincourt got into a boat to go and head it off, and, with the help of a big dog, made it turn back whence it came.
The crew now lost courage, and affirmed that it would be advisable to turn back and wait for more favourable winds.
Her heart was beating a little faster now; she half felt inclined to turn back and abandon the enterprise altogether.
I wished to turn back, but the fellow paid no attention to my desire, and continued walking towards the wood.
She rode as near to the Osbornes as she thought prudent, and was about to turn back, when she saw a great cloud of smoke arising.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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