What is another word for moves backward?
Pronunciation: [mˈuːvz bˈakwəd] (IPA) 
The phrase "moves backward" denotes a specific action, but there are a variety of synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. Some possible options include "retreats," "recedes," "withdraws," "regresses," "backtracks," "reverses," "falls back," "ebbs," and "falls behind." Each of these words carries its own connotations and could be used in slightly different contexts, depending on the desired meaning. However, all of them suggest a movement in a backward direction, whether physical or metaphorical, and could be used in writing or conversation to add nuance to a description of this type of motion.
