Bow out and Opt out

Bow out

Bow out verb - To undergo defeat.

Opt out and bow out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opt out" instead a verb "Bow out".

Opt out

Opt out verb - Choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing.
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Synonyms for Opt out

Bow out and opt out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bow out" instead a verb "Opt out".
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