backing

Definitions

Support or assistance, especially financial or moral.

Material used to form the back or support of an object.

Musical accompaniment provided for a soloist or lead performer.

Examples

The startup company received financial backing from several prominent venture capitalists.

She is backing her brother's decision to pursue a career in music instead of law.

The wall needs some extra backing to support the weight of the heavy shelves.

Synonyms

support endorsement patronage assistance aid advocacy sponsorship

Antonyms

opposition resistance hindrance obstruction criticism disapproval defiance