beat back meaning

UK /biːt bæk/ US /bit bæk/ 2 syllables

beat back (verb): cause to move back by force or influence.

Definition of beat back

  1. cause to move back by force or influence
    • repel the enemy
    • push back the urge to smoke
    • beat back the invaders

    Synonyms: repel, drive, repulse, force back, push back

    Type of: push

How to pronounce beat back

beat back is pronounced /biːt bæk/ in British English and /bit bæk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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