Synonyms of turn back

turn back

verb

as in to repel

to drive back

a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repel
• resist
• turn away
• repulse
• fend (off)
• stave off
• beat off
• fight
• rebut
• hold off
• withstand
• oppose
• deflect
• stand off
• ward (off)
• defy
• spurn
• rebuff
• snub

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• welcome
• embrace
• hail