Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backward-movement
Noun
/ˈbækwərd ˈmuːvmənt/
Definition
A movement toward the back or the rear; a motion that goes in the opposite direction of forward.
Examples
- The backward-movement of the car made it difficult to park.
- He took a backward-movement to assess the situation from a different angle.
- In the dance routine, the backward-movement added a unique flair to the performance.
Meaning
The act or process of moving backward, which can apply to physical motion or metaphorical situations.
Synonyms
- Retreat
- Reversal
- Regression
- Retraction
