Pass up and Take back

Pass up

Pass up verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
Usage example: I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event

Take back and pass up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Take back" instead a verb "Pass up".

Take back

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

Pass up and take back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pass up" instead a verb "Take back".
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