Synonyms of turning back

turning back

verb

present participle of turn back

as in turning away

to drive back

a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turning away
• repelling
• repulsing
• fending (off)
• resisting
• beating off
• staving off
• fighting
• standing off
• rebutting
• holding off
• warding (off)
• opposing
• deflecting
• withstanding
• defying
• spurning
• rebuffing
• snubbing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• embracing
• welcoming
• hailing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turning back

And when his name was very publicly mentioned in the trade talks that eventually sent Giannis Antetokounmpo, there was no turning back. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Beyond markets, investors are also watching geopolitical risks, with attention turning back to the Middle East. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026

The three governments have turned to Russia as a major security ally after turning back from Western allies. — Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

With an eye on climate goals, countries are turning back to nuclear energy to meet their energy demands without releasing carbon into the atmosphere. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

For two nights, Mister A’s is turning back the clock to the mid-1960s for a special prix-fixe meal. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Which had Riley then turning back to the East. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026

Surveillance video of the same moment from a different angle appears to show Toledo with his right arm behind the fence, possibly making a throwing motion, and then turning back toward the officer. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Piedra then stabbed Clemson Cockfield in the head and neck before turning back to continue attacking the man’s wife. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026