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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

States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

After the last time the pair met, Trump noticeably backed off his comments about how Canada—of which Charles is head of state—should be America’s 51st state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Wielding the sword, the young mouse backed off.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques