backed off
The phrase “backed off” has 2 syllables: backed off
It's pronounced as /bækt ɒf/
What is synonym and antonym for backed off?
In the thesaurus, “backed off” has 32 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backed off along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backed off
- abandon
- abjured
- abnegated
- back down
- backed down
- backed out
- backpedaled
- backtracked
- balk
- begged off
- copped out
- cried off
- disavowed
- finked out
- foreswore
- forswore
- give up
- recalled
- recanted
- recede
- reneged
- repudiated
- retire
- retracted
- surrender
- took back
- unsaid
- went back on
- wimped out
- withdraw
- withdrew
- yield
Antonyms for backed off
Example Sentences
- Feeling the tension rise, he wisely backed off from the argument.
- The aggressive driver quickly backed off when he saw the police car.
- Recognizing the misunderstanding, she promptly backed off from the confrontation.
- The competitor realized the strength of the opponent and strategically backed off.
- As tempers flared, the mediator intervened, and both parties reluctantly backed off.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backed off, such as: abandon, abjured, abnegated, back down, backed down, backed out, backpedaled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
backed down
- abjured
- abnegated
- backed off
- backed out
- backpedaled
- backtracked
- begged off
- copped out
- cried off
- disavowed
- finked out
- foreswore
- forswore
- recalled
- recanted
- reneged
- repudiated
- retracted
- took back
- unsaid
- went back on
- wimped out
- withdrew
backed out
- back down
- backed down
- backed off
- cancel
- copped out
- give up
- renege
- surrender