Synonyms

back_off back_up

Examples

"The bully had to back down"

Used in print

The smoke from that chimney rose as sluggishly as smoke from any other , and hung as sadly in the drizzle , creeping back_down along the sopping canvas of the roof .

Related terms

withdraw withdrawal

Synonyms

back_off pull_out bow_out chicken_out

Examples

"He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"

Related terms

retire resile pull_out