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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backed out

The operator even backed out of certain bets mid-speech when Trump veered off script and skipped over a part that included a word Perez had placed a bet on Trump mentioning, the broadcaster said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026

Kimi Antonelli mis-read the light board as a double yellow, and backed out of his lap - the correct response for what he thought to be the case.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026

Among the artists who have publicly backed out are Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

Very quietly, he backed out of the closet and shut the door.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez