Back off and Backtrack

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Back off verb - To break a promise or agreement.

Usage example: you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance

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

Backtrack verb - Retrace one's course.

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Back off and backtrack are semantically related. You can use "Back off" instead a verb "Backtrack".

Nearby Word: backtracking

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