Back off
Back off verb - To break a promise or agreement.
Shrink back and back off are semantically related. in recoil topic. In some cases you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Back off".
Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Synonyms for Shrink back
Back off and shrink back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back off" instead a verb "Shrink back".
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Related pairs
- abandon and back off
- abandon and shrink back
- recede and back off
- recede and shrink back
- retreat and back off
- retreat and shrink back
- retire and back off
- retire and shrink back
- draw back and back off
- draw back and shrink back
- withdraw and back off
- withdraw and shrink back
- flinch and back off
- flinch and shrink back
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