backed away

verb

Definition of backed awaynext
past tense of back away
as in withdrew
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backed away
  1. withdrew
  2. retreated
  3. retired
Verb
  • On Monday, the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office announced in a press release that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew the state's notice of appeal against the actor.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some withdrew their money from the company.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrew
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  • But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of retreated
Verb
  • This number could include weapons in the process of being dismantled or retired.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But if you're retired or don't have anyone who's relying on your paycheck, the answer is probably no.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of retired
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backed away

backed down

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