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backed out

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

It's pronounced as /bækt aʊt/

What is synonym and antonym for backed out?

In the thesaurus, “backed out” has 44 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for backed out

  • abjured
  • abnegated
  • avoid
  • back down
  • back pedal
  • backed down
  • backed off
  • backpedaled
  • backtracked
  • beg off
  • begged off
  • blow it off
  • cancel
  • chicken out
  • cop out
  • copped out
  • cried off
  • disavowed
  • finked out
  • foreswore
  • forswore
  • get cold feet
  • give up
  • go back on
  • recalled
  • recant
  • recanted
  • renege
  • reneged
  • repudiated
  • resign
  • retracted
  • scratch
  • shy from
  • surrender
  • throw in the towel
  • took back
  • unsaid
  • weasel out
  • went back on
  • wiggle out
  • wimped out
  • withdrew
  • worm out

Antonyms for backed out

Example Sentences

  • Nervous about the challenge, he reluctantly backed out of the competition.
  • The hesitant participant suddenly backed out of the agreement, causing confusion.
  • Faced with the daunting task, she quietly backed out of the responsibility.
  • The unreliable contractor unexpectedly backed out of the construction project.
  • As the pressure increased, he regretfully backed out of the commitment.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backed out, such as: abjured, abnegated, avoid, back down, back pedal, backed down, backed off.

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