turn back Synonyms
turn back Meaning
turn back (v)
retrace one's course
go back to a previous state
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
turn inside out or upside down
FAQs About the word turn back
retrace one's course, go back to a previous state, force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings, hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; che
fend (off), stave off,repel, repulse, resist, turn away, beat off, ward (off), stand off,fight
embrace,welcome, embrace, welcome,hail, hail,
As the sun began its descent, casting an eerie glow on the cityscape, he knew it was time to turn back.
The winding road seemed to twist endlessly, but he resolved to turn back and seek a different route.
Haunted by the memory of her lost love, she could not bear to turn back and face the pain.
The captain ordered the ship to turn back immediately, sensing an impending storm on the horizon.
