Back out
Synonyms for back out
verb withdraw
cancel
back down
surrender
renege
avoid
chicken out
cop out
recant
resign
scratch
welsh
give up
back pedal
beg off
blow it off
get cold feet
go back on
shy from
throw in the towel
weasel out
wiggle out
worm out
Usage Notes
Although some object to their use, the phrases in back of and the shorter—and much older—back of with the meaning “behind” are fully established as standard in American English: The car was parked (in) back of the house. Both phrases occur in all types of speech and writing.
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- Back payment
Synonyms for back payment noun debt liability obligation deficit deficiency debit claim balance due unpaid bill
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Synonyms for back payments noun debt liability obligation deficit deficiency debit claim back payment balance due unpaid bill
- Back pedal
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