Back Off — synonyms, definition

1. back off (Verb)

5 synonyms
back down back up bow out chicken out pull out
2 definitions

back off (Verb) — Move backwards from a certain position. ex. "The bully had to back off"

back off (Verb) — Remove oneself from an obligation. ex. "He backed off when he heard how much work was involved"

8 types of
draw back move back pull away pull back recede retire retreat withdraw
1 type
resile