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backing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of backing

1 an act or instance of helping

the teacher's backing on the science project was invaluable

Synonyms of backing

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

Words Related to backing

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 of backing

constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint

deterrence, discouragement

Antonyms of backing

2 the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking

the museum exhibition would not have been possible without corporate backing

Synonyms of backing

aegis (also egis), auspice, patronage, sponsorship

Words Related to backing

bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy

encouragement, fosterage

aid, assistance, help

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