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单词 back off
释义

back off

verb

backed off; backing off; backs off

intransitive verb

: back down

Synonyms

  • back down
  • back out
  • cop out
  • fink out
  • renege
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Example Sentences

you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

back off

verb

as in to back down
to break a promise or agreement you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • back down
  • back out
  • cop out
  • fink out
  • recall
  • withdraw
  • wimp out
  • renege
  • go back on
  • retract
  • take back
  • beg off
  • cry off
  • chicken (out)
  • backtrack
  • unsay
  • backpedal
  • recant
  • forswear
  • abjure
  • foreswear
  • abnegate
  • disavow
  • repudiate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adhere (to)
  • comply (with)
  • follow through (with)
  • keep
  • honor
  • fulfill
  • satisfy
  • fulfil
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