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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

Netflix also backed out of the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Barron's • May 22, 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

“The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of our trade agreement for Maxx Crosby,” the team said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

With a little bow and a last awed look at the false door, he backed out of the chapel and set off hurriedly for Rekh’s shop and his work.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw