Synonyms of back out

back out

verb

as in to back down

to break a promise or agreement

she backed out on her offer to help with the wedding planning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• back down
• back off
• cop out
• recall
• fink out
• withdraw
• go back on
• chicken (out)
• renege
• take back
• retract
• wimp out
• beg off
• cry off
• backtrack
• recant
• backpedal
• unsay
• forswear
• disavow
• abjure
• abnegate
• repudiate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhere (to)
• comply (with)
• follow through (with)
• keep
• satisfy
• honor
• fulfill

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of back out

In June, Torres backed out of attending a conference in Canada at the last minute despite DPS already paying for his travel, including registration, airfare and hotel, Gaytán alleged. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2026

Forced-fan fireplaces, which are more common, circulate air over a heating coil and force it back out to heat the room. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Security footage showed the intruder taking photos before climbing back out. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Wanting to preserve his bullpen after a stretch of four games in three days, Tracy sent Paez back out for the fourth. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026