back out

The phrase “back out” has 2 syllables: back out

It's pronounced as /bæk aʊt/

What is synonym and antonym for back out?

In the thesaurus, “back out” has 38 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for back out along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for back out

abjure
abnegate
avoid
back down
back off
back pedal
backpedal
backtrack
beg off
blow it off
cancel
chicken out
cop out
cry off
disavow
fink out
foreswear
forswear
get cold feet
give up
go back on
recall
recant
renege
repudiate
resign
retract
scratch
shy from
surrender
take back
throw in the towel
unsay
weasel out
wiggle out
wimp out
withdraw
worm out

Antonyms for back out

fulfil
fulfill
honor
keep
satisfy

Meanings of back out

verb
1. To reverse (a vehicle) from a confined space.
2. To withdraw from something one has agreed to do.
3. To dare (someone) to not withdraw from a challenge.
4. To bet on someone losing.
5. To undo (a change).
6. To exit a mode or function.

Example Sentences

Faced with the challenging situation, she chose to back out of the commitment.
The hesitant participant decided to back out of the risky investment.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the performer had to unexpectedly back out of the event.
The team member realized the project's complexity and chose to back out.
Feeling overwhelmed, he regretfully decided to back out of the intense competition.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to back out, such as: abjure, abnegate, avoid, back down, back off, back pedal, backpedal.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.