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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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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

There was no-one else around to help, and Asadian said he backed off before seeing the attacker walk into the greengrocer's next to the bus stop, as if he was a "normal shopper".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Based on the projects outlined in the budget, it also appears that the VA has backed off from a plan detailed late last year to renovate two buildings as a gathering place for veterans.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Malloy backed off, and rolled back over to the corner.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds