Hindwards is an adverb that means to move or face towards the rear or the back. Several synonyms of hindwards include backwards, rearward, behind, astern, and aft. The word backwards is the most commonly used synonym for hindwards, and it emphasizes a direction opposite to the usual or intended one. Rearward emphasizes the position at the rear of something, while behind emphasizes the location at the back of something. Astern, a nautical term, emphasizes the position of an object relative to the stern of a ship, while aft emphasizes movement towards the stern. These synonyms of hindwards can be used interchangeably in different contexts, depending on the finer nuances of the meaning to be conveyed.