backs off
The phrase “backs off” has 2 syllables: backs-off
It's pronounced as /bæks ɔf/
What is synonym and antonym for backs off?
In the thesaurus, “backs off” has 23 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backs off along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backs off
- abjures
- abnegates
- backpedals
- backs down
- backs out
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- goes back on
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
Antonyms for backs off
Example Sentences
- When confronted, the aggressive dog usually backs off.
- The company's main competitor suddenly backs off from the market, leaving room for growth.
- She refuses to back off from her principles, even in the face of opposition.
- As tensions rise, it's crucial for both parties to find a way to back off and seek common ground.
- The police officer commands the suspect to back off as they approach the scene.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backs off, such as: abjures, abnegates, backpedals, backs down, backs out, backtracks, begs off.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abjures
- abandons
- abnegates
- avoids
- backs down
- backs off
- backtracks
- bolts
- bucks
- checks
- combats
- constrains
- contradicts
- controverts
- curbs
- denies
- disallows
- disavows
- disclaims
- disowns
- disproves
- disputes
- eschews
- fights
- forbears
- foregoes
- foreswears
- forgoes
- forsakes
- forswears
- gainsays
- gives up
- inhibits
- negates
- negatives
- rebuts
- recalls
- recants
- refuses
- refutes
- rejects
- relinquishes
- reneges
- renounces
- repeals
- repudiates
- retracts
- revokes
- shuns
- spurns
- surrenders
- takes back
- unsays
- withdraws
abnegates
- abandons
- abdicates
- abjures
- backs down
- backs off
- backtracks
- bolts
- cedes
- contradicts
- controverts
- demits
- denies
- deserts
- disallows
- disavows
- disclaims
- disowns
- disproves
- disputes
- foreswears
- forsakes
- forswears
- gainsays
- gives up
- hands over
- negates
- negatives
- quits
- rebuts
- recalls
- recants
- refutes
- relinquishes
- reneges
- renounces
- repeals
- repudiates
- resigns
- retracts
- revokes
- spurns
- surrenders
- takes back
- unsays
- vacates
- waives
- withdraws
- yields
backpedals
- abjures
- abnegates
- backs down
- backs off
- backs out
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
backs down
- abjures
- abnegates
- backpedals
- backs off
- backs out
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- goes back on
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws
backs out
- abjures
- abnegates
- backpedals
- backs down
- backs off
- backtracks
- begs off
- cops out
- cries off
- disavows
- finks out
- foreswears
- forswears
- goes back on
- recalls
- recants
- reneges
- repudiates
- retracts
- takes back
- unsays
- wimps out
- withdraws