fink out

verb

Definition of fink outnext
as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fink out
  1. back out
  2. back down
  3. back off
  4. recall
Verb
  • The data-center project had been put on indefinite hold because the company behind it, Sentinel, had backed out.
    — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Manager Joe Espada considered sending Brown back out for the eighth, but settled for seven of the best innings any of his starters have thrown all season.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of back out
Verb
  • De Puy didn’t back down, though, and questioned the fellow competitor’s tactics in front of everyone else.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • No, Sasaki didn’t need to be sent back down to the minor leagues.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of back down
Verb
  • And, Michelle, as Donna just pointed out, Jeanine Pirro says no to the president, backs off the charges, immediately gets attacked by both Doug Burgum and the president.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • When the wind switches or an outside factor becomes evident, Fox will back off his shot.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of back off
Verb
  • Overeem also recalls being released after refusing a 50% pay cut, highlighting a lack of personal relationship with White.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in Western North Carolina.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of recall
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“Fink out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fink%20out. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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