WIMPED OUT Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

wimped out

verb

past tense of wimp out

as in backed off

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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

Definition of backed off

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But Baltimore backed out of its trade for Maxx Crosby, and thus this Chiefs-Raiders game, like many in the past, will have the Chiefs’ best player under fire from the top player on the other side.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
Tickets are still widely available and became even more available once the supporting acts backed out.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of backed out

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The perception surely irked a man who was just following organizational advice, but Claire never backed down from his role in the deal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
In the face of massive opposition and organizing, the federal government largely backed down.

— Jesus Chuy Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of backed down

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