💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Step back"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| walk backverb | (transitive) To withdraw or backpedal on a statement or promise. |
| step oververb | Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, over. |
| move backverb | (transitive, US) To reschedule (something) to a later date or time. |
| step onverb | (transitive) To oppress or mistreat (a person). |
| look backverb | To think of (past events) in retrospect. |
| see the back ofverb | (colloquial euphemistic) To be rid of. |
| fall backverb | To retreat. |
| shoot backverb | To give an abrupt response or retort. |
| push backnoun | Alternative spelling of pushback. [The act of repelling an enemy, etc.] |
| throw backverb | (transitive) To drink quickly, especially alcoholic beverages. |
| back intoverb | Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see back, into. |
| backstepnoun | A step backwards |
| lash backverb | To drink an alcoholic beverage in an enthusiastic or rapid manner. |
| get behindverb | (informal) To come to believe or support something. |
| step itverb | (slang, archaic) To run away; scram. |
| break one's backverb | Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, back. |
| understepverb | To take a step that is not far enough forward. |
| stand asideverb | To step sideways to make a space for someone else. |
| stop byverb | To pay a visit briefly and informally. |
| stepnoun | An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace. |
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