back off

Verb
  1. Move backwards from a certain position (synset 202001712)
    "The bully had to back down"
    is a type of: draw back, move back, pull away, pull back, recede, retire, retreat, withdraw - pull back or move away or backward
    same as: back down, back up
  2. Remove oneself from an obligation (synset 202386122)
    "He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved"
    is a type of: retire, withdraw - lose interest
    subtypes: resile - pull out from an agreement, contract, statement, etc.
    same as: back down, bow out, chicken out, pull out
    verb group: get out, pull out - move out or away

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