What does backword mean?
Backword means A contention, retort, or reply..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A contention, retort, or reply..
Richard has compounded with some Italians to paint a mural of his triumph [...] The time may come when the scene is bitter in his eyes, but he should paint it anyway. He should not give backword to the Italians — it is how they get their living.
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Backword means A contention, retort, or reply..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Richard has compounded with some Italians to paint a mural of his triumph [...] The time may come when the scene is bitter in his eyes, but he should paint it anyway. He should not give backword to the Italians — it is how they get their living.
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