Synonyms of pullback

pullback

noun

ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 

as in withdrawal

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawal
• retreat
• retirement
• pullout
• recession
• recoil
• rout
• disengagement
• revulsion
• shrinking
• flinch
• disentanglement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• advancement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pullback

The most recent pullback created a higher low near the 130 mark, while the trading range that has developed since the middle of August has formed the handle portion of the pattern. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

PayPal has many middle-income customers and some lower-income customers, so a pullback in spending affects use of its payments platform. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

But a spending pullback from Hollywood studios after 2023 resulted in plenty of unused soundstage space in Los Angeles. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026