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backed out

VERB

withdraw

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back down cancel give up renege surrender

WEAK

avoid back pedal beg off blow it off chicken out cop out get cold feet go back on recant resign scratch shy from throw in the towel weasel out wiggle out worm out

Example Sentences

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He then backed out and fled the scene, authorities said last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In Hanover County, Virginia, the owner of a warehouse that ICE planned to buy backed out of the deal after local leaders and protesters opposed the plan.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Netflix’s stock is up about 9% since it backed out of the bidding war.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

He considered extending his time at WBC, but backed out after consulting with Tigers officials and his agent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I backed out of his house, confused, arms wrapped around myself, head heavy, as if it had grown until I felt I had no body.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago