ONWARDS Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word onwards. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of ONWARDS

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	away				adverbadv
	adjective • used of an opponent's ground adverb • from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) • from one's possession • out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) • out of existence • at a distance in space or time • indicating continuing action; continuously or steadily • so as to be removed or gotten rid of • freely or at will • in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping) • in a different direction • in reserve; not for immediate use adjective satellite • not present; having left • (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
	back				adverb, nounadv, n
	adjective • related to or located at the back noun • the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine • the side that goes last or is not normally seen • the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer • (football) a person who plays in the backfield • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • the part of a garment that covers the back of your body • a support that you can lean against while sitting • (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage adverb • in or to or toward a former location • at or to or toward the back or rear • in or to or toward an original condition • in or to or toward a past time • in reply • in repayment or retaliation adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal • of an earlier date verb • be behind; approve of • travel backward • give support or one's approval to • cause to travel backward • support financial backing for • be in back of • place a bet on • shift to a counterclockwise direction • establish as valid or genuine • strengthen by providing with a back or backing
	backwards				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • at or to or toward the back or rear • in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
	behind				adverbadv
	noun • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on adverb • in or to or toward the rear • remaining in a place or condition that has been left or departed from • showing a time that is earlier than the actual time • in or into an inferior position • in debt adjective satellite • having the lower score or lagging position in a contest
	recoil				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust
	regress				verbv
	noun • the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence • returning to a former state verb • go back to a statistical means • go back to a previous state • get worse or fall back to a previous condition • go back to bad behavior
	retreat				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat • a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset • an area where you can be alone • withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation • the act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb • pull back or move away or backward • move away, as for privacy • move back • make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
	reverse				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of