turn back | Definition of turn back

Synonyms and Antonyms of turn back

to drive back

a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

Synonyms of turn back

beat off, fend (off), rebut, repel, repulse, stave off, turn away

Words Related to turn back

defy, fight, hold off, oppose, resist, stand off, withstand

deflect, ward (off)

rebuff, snub, spurn

Near Antonyms of turn back

embrace, hail, welcome