Back out and Retract

Back out

Back out verb - To break a promise or agreement.
Usage example: she backed out on her offer to help with the wedding planning

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

Retract

Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).

Back out and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Back out" instead a verb "Retract".

Both terms in one sentence

  • Spikes of Doom Spikes have a strange tendency to repeatedly retract into the ground and then come back out again, forming a sort of Temporary Platform.
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