Synonyms for Backward (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (retarded in intellectual development):
feebleminded
WordNet sense 2 (moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction):
retrograde
WordNet sense 3 (directed or moving toward the rear):
reverse, rearward
WordNet sense 4 (in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal):
backwards
WordNet sense 5 (at or to or toward the back or rear):
back, rearwards
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