Synonyms of turned back

turned back

verb

past tense of turn back

as in repulsed

to drive back

a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repulsed
• turned away
• repelled
• resisted
• beat off
• fought
• rebutted
• fended (off)
• opposed
• staved off
• deflected
• held off
• stood off
• withstood
• warded (off)
• defied
• spurned
• rebuffed
• snubbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embraced
• welcomed
• hailed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turned back

Once firefighters completed their work and determined the building was safe to reenter, the facility was turned back over to Amazon management, and employees were allowed to return to work. — Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Matt Turner turned back three shots for New England, which saw a four-match win streak end in falling to 11-4-2 at home. — ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026

That's when Daylight Saving Time ends, and clocks are turned back one hour. — Tammie Souza, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

At a polling station in Rio de Janeiro, the voting machines had already been switched off minutes after polls were set to close and couldn't be turned back on. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

At a polling station in Rio de Janeiro, the voting machines had already been switched off minutes after polls were set to close and couldn’t be turned back on. — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

The fall 2026 collection from Taller Marmo turned back the clock with its designs, creating dresses and gowns inspired by film noir, Old Hollywood glamour and 1920s evening wear, a fit for her club-crooner aesthetic. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

The clocks haven’t turned back yet, but the mood shift is already underway. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

The two giggled momentarily before Quiñonez turned back and answered candidly. — Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026