backing

back·ing

noun \ˈba-kiŋ\

Definition of BACKING

1

: something forming a back

2

a : support, aid b : endorsement especially of a warrant by a magistrate

Examples of BACKING

1. The tape has an adhesive backing.
2. The project has received financial backing from several investors.

First Known Use of BACKING

1793

Related to BACKING

Synonyms: abetment, aid, assist, assistance, help, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support

Antonyms: hindrance

Related Words: advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance; benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship; advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring; attendance, attention, hand-holding, service; beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy; assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms: constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint; deterrence, discouragement

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Rhymes with BACKING

blacking, cracking, packing, sacking, smacking, tracking, whacking