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backed off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Though he eventually backed off, Alary was still out $12,000 Canadian of his own money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Northrop essentially backed off its 2028 free cash flow goal of $4 billion amid higher investment spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He still backed off when he saw me, but he let Papa put the halter on him.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson