What is another word for falling back?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːlɪŋ bˈak] (IPA) 
The phrase "falling back" can be replaced with several synonyms such as retreating, withdrawing, yielding, or regressing. Retreating implies the act of giving up ground and backing away from a situation. Withdrawing shows an intentional action of moving away from something or someone. Yielding refers to the act of giving way or conceding to someone or something. Regressing denotes an act of moving back into an earlier state, position or phase. Other synonyms for "falling back" include stepping back, reverting, lapsing, and deteriorating, depending on the context. Each of these synonyms conveys a slightly different shade of meaning, but all describe a similar action of moving away or falling behind.
