Synonyms of backed off

backed off

verb

past tense of back off

as in backed out

to break a promise or agreement

you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backed off

Florida appears to have backed off its plans to spend nearly $200 million in federal funds meant for electric car chargers on flying cars instead, according to documents obtained by the Miami Herald. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Four-star offensive lineman Jatori Williams backed off his commitment, announcing his decision on social media. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Costello almost released his earliest recordings 35 years ago, then backed off. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026

After intense opposition from environmentalists and local residents and business owners, the agency backed off plans this year to build a 30-foot-tall bollard wall through the park. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

After intense opposition from environmentalists and local residents and business owners, CBP backed off plans this year to build a 30-foot-tall bollard wall through the park. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Rachelle described in detail the way that the Honda had backed off the cliff, flipping multiple times. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Stocks also got a boost yesterday when the 10-year Treasury yield backed off from highs not seen in almost three years. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Cinema United, the movie theater trade organization, once vociferously opposed to the merger, backed off Tuesday and called for a settlement to avoid industry uncertainty. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026