wimped out

Definition of wimped outnext
past tense of wimp out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wimped out
Verb
  • The driver cut through busy intersections even though officers backed off ground units.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran and then backed off.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • Country singer Martina McBride is also among those who backed out of the concert, announcing her decision to pull out of the event in a lengthy statement on X.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
  • Performers for the event tied to the nation's 250th birthday were announced this week, and within days, nearly all the musicians, including Morris Day, Young MC and The Commodores, backed out.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Wednesday, a white van backed down the driveway.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • Turner eventually backed down, deciding the colorization process was not cost-efficient.
    Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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“Wimped out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimped%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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