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back (up or away)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of back (up or away)

as in retire, withdraw

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for back (up or away)

recede,
retire,
retreat,
withdraw

clear out,
depart,
exit,
go,
leave,
light out,
pull out,
quit,
remove,
run away,
shove (off),
take off,
walk out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for back (up or away)

approach,
belly up,
close,
close in,
come up,
draw on,
near,
nigh

arrive,
attain,
come,
gain,
hit,
land,
make,
reach,
show up,
turn up,
waltz (up)

creep up,
sneak up

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“Back (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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