Hail and Turn back

Opposite meaning terms

Hail verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Turn back is an antonym for hail.

Nearby Words: hailed, hailing, hailstorm

Turn back verb - To drive back.

Usage example: a cavalry charge that was turned back by withering fire

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Hail is an antonym for turn back.

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