Back off and Stall

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Back off verb - To break a promise or agreement.

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

Stall verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.

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Back off and stall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back off" instead a verb "Stall".

Nearby Words: stalled, stalling, stallion, stallholder

Kyle Crane, the player, manages first to stall them and then to back off more or less for good.

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