Synonyms of backs out

backs out

verb

present tense third-person singular of back out

as in backs off

to break a promise or agreement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backs off
• backs down
• cops out
• recalls
• finks out
• withdraws
• chickens (out)
• goes back on
• reneges
• retracts
• wimps out
• takes back
• unsays
• begs off
• abnegates
• backpedals
• forswears
• backtracks
• recants
• cries off
• abjures
• disavows
• repudiates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adheres (to)
• follows through (with)
• complies (with)
• keeps
• fulfills
• satisfies
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backs out

Or maybe sign Cameron Latu off the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad (Barrows slowly backs out of the room). —Matt Barrows, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025