Back away and Quit

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

Quit verb - To give up (a job or office).

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Back away and quit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back away" instead a verb "Quit".

Nearby Words: quitting, quitter, quits, quitted

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