Synonyms for back away

Most common

back out · re-treat · withdraw · crayfish

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To move in a direction opposite to that which one is facing, keeping one's attention on the thing in front being avoided.

Example sentences

• withdraw You may as well withdraw from the club right away.
• crayfish They turned over rocks to look for crayfish.

By length

8 letters

withdraw², crayfish²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (withdraw² = 2 syllables).