back off
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(verb) move backwards from a certain position; "The bully had to back down" |
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Synonyms: back down, back up |
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Related Words: draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw |
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(verb) remove oneself from an obligation; "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved" |
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Synonyms: back down, bow out, chicken out, pull out |
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Related Words: retire, withdraw |
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