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单词 backs 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

backs off

verb

present tense third-person singular of back off
as in backs out
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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  • backs out
  • backs down
  • cops out
  • recalls
  • finks out
  • withdraws
  • reneges
  • wimps out
  • retracts
  • takes back
  • goes back on
  • unsays
  • cries off
  • begs off
  • chickens (out)
  • abnegates
  • foreswears
  • backpedals
  • backtracks
  • forswears
  • recants
  • abjures
  • disavows
  • repudiates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • adheres (to)
  • follows through (with)
  • complies (with)
  • fulfills
  • keeps
  • honors
  • satisfies
  • fulfils
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