Backing and Proof

Backing

Backing noun - An act or instance of helping.

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Proof and backing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proof" instead a noun "Backing".

Nearby Words: back, background, backer, backup, backed

Proof noun - Something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim.

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Backing and proof are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backing" instead a noun "Proof".

Nearby Words: proofed, proofing

sound	sound backing	sound proof
full	full backing	full proof
substantial	substantial backing	substantial proof
true	true backing	true proof
Other adjectives: legitimate, legal, actual, little, absolute, supernatural, further, additional, official, canonical, scientific.

When they released Live: Proof that the Youth Are Revolting (a compilation of those shows), the credits for "backing vocals" included every single person who signed their name at one of those shows.

Source: Credits Gag
Gets extremely messy when the police turn up and the local gossip has "proof" that Joe Average did it in revenge for John Doe almost backing the car on top of him that morning (tip: Before grumbling that you're going to "kill him/her," check the local newspapers for stories about serial killers).

Source: Twisting the Words

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