Synonyms of backed out

backed out

verb

past tense of back out

as in backed off

to break a promise or agreement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backed off
• backed down
• copped out
• finked out
• recalled
• withdrew
• went back on
• reneged
• chickened (out)
• retracted
• wimped out
• took back
• begged off
• cried off
• backpedaled
• recanted
• backtracked
• forswore
• disavowed
• unsaid
• abjured
• abnegated
• repudiated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adhered (to)
• complied (with)
• followed through (with)
• kept
• satisfied
• fulfilled
• honored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backed out

But Netflix backed out of the bidding in February after Paramount upped its takeout offer for all of WBD in a deal worth $111 billion. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026

The Guerreros had gone to the fair’s opening ceremony to hear the President, whose rally-style speech substituted for the slew of musical artists who had backed out after learning of the event’s partisan origins. — Andrew Trunsky, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

In May, a slew of musicians who were slated to perform at Freedom 250's 16-day state fair event backed out, with some citing politics. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Reardon added that some dock space rentals have been canceled, and Airbnb renters have backed out. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Iran backed out of Friday’s talks after Israel attacked Hezbollah overnight Wednesday, three unnamed diplomats told The New York Times. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Franco was supposed to be on an X Space Sunday night, but backed out. — Adam Sabes , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

Delrahim blames merger concerns on fear-mongering, antisemitism Although Netflix backed out of its deal to buy Paramount in February, Delrahim believes Netflix is trying to turn people against Paramount buying WBD. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026