backing
backing
nounDefinition of BACKING
1
an act or instance of helping <the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable>
Synonyms abetment, aid, assist, assistance, backing, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support
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
Antonyms hindrance
2
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking <the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing>
Related Words bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy; encouragement, fosterage; aid, assistance, help
