Stand off and Turn back

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Turn back and stand off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turn back" instead a verb "Stand off".

Turn back verb - To drive back.

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

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Stand off and turn back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stand off" instead a verb "Turn back".

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