FINKED OUT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

finked out

verb

past tense of fink out

as in backed 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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She was briefly considered to be a Taiwan People's Party legislator candidate, but had backed out owing to questions about her loyalty and affiliation with China.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
The Porter Town Council granted Weiss a Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement for the property, but the developer backed out.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of backed out

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The Los Angeles district attorney has backed off felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist remarks after facing criticism the response was too harsh and could deter whistleblowers from coming forward.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Cunningham has not backed off her stance despite the criticism.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of backed off

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The gambit worked, as Tech and Sorsby backed down amidst intense national backlash.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Worried about the potential fine — which, Dantona noted, the city worker had been polite about explaining — the homeowner backed down and asked Brodeur to cut back the grass.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of backed down

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Thousands of cans of dog food sold nationwide have been recalled because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
In corresponding moves, the Angels recalled infielder-outfielder Christian Moore and outfielder-catcher Gustavo Campero from triple-A Salt Lake.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

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