Back away and Pull away

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Back away verb - To move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable).

Usage example: backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully

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Pull away and back away are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pull away" instead a verb "Back away".

Pull away verb - Pull back or move away or backward.

Usage example: The limo pulled away from the curb

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Back away and pull away are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back away" instead a verb "Pull away".

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